The second rankings had Georgia way down and seemed to value wins and loses over schedule strength. Week 12 has some big games with playoff impact. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports address these topics and more in this week's College Football Fix.USA Today

The CFP committee released its first top 25, and there were a lot of storylines to address. This Saturday's schedule has two huge games in the SEC that can impact the next rankings. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports address these topics and more in this week's College Football Fix.USA Today

The Buckeyes and Nittany Lions need a win in the biggest game of Week 10. Looking back on Week 9, LSU stummbled and Colorado keeps surprising. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports address these topics and more in this week's College Football Fix.USA Today

There were several story lines to track after the Bulldogs toppled the Longhorns. This week's schedule has several matchups to watch. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports address these topics and more in this week's College Football Fix.USA Today

Ohio State again lost to a top five opponent, while the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs haven't looked great and now hit the road to face top 10 teams. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports address these topics and more in this week's College Football Fix.USA Today

Salaries keep exploding, buyout are insane and there's no end in sight. Who are the most overpaid and underpaid coaches? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg discuss the annnaul analysis from USA TODAY Sports in this bonus College Football Fix episode.USA Today

It was a rough day in the SEC. Alabama suffered a stunning loss, while Tennessee and Missouri fell. There's several big matchups in Week 7, starting with Ohio State-Oregon. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports address these topics and more in this week's College Football Fix.USA Today

Was this the best college football game of recent memory or just a classic for this season? This coming Saturday is a lighter schedule but has several matchups of note. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports address these topics and more in this week's College Football Fix.USA Today

UNLV's QB quits as the Pac-12 fights with the Mountain West for survival. One the field, the first huge SEC showdown comes Saturday night. Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports address these topics and more in this week's College Football Fix.USA Today

The Pac-12 is staying alive but will it matter? Are there legit concerns about Georgia? And how will a huge Saturday shake out? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports address these topics and more.USA Today

The Fighting Irish face major questions after their loss to Northern Illinois. The schedule for Saturda is full of interesting matchups and several big rivalries. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports address these topics and more.USA Today

Miami is flying high. Florida and Florida State are winless. What's going on? Looking ahead to Saturday's matchups, there's a major showdown with Texas visiting Michigan. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports address these topics and more.USA Today

Assessing the fallout from Georgia Tech's upset of the Seminoles and previewing the Georgia-Clemson matchup along with the rest of the big showdowns Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports address these topics and more in this week's College Football Fix.USA Today

The theme this season is change with realignment and an expanded College Football Playoff. How will those changes impact the evolution of the sport? Does the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll help us make some sense of it all? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sport address these topics and more in this week's College Football Fix.…

The Wolverines defeated Washington for the school's first national title since 1997. Jim Harbaugh realized the dream of taking the program to the top of college football. Will he leave for the NFL or stay to make a run at a repeat next season? Who are the top contenders to knock of Michigan in 2024? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sport a…

Alabama and Michigan had an overtime finish Rose Bowl, and Texas nearly rallied past Washington in the Sugar Bowl. A look back at the decisive moments for both the winning and losing teams on New Year's Day. And who wins the national championship showdown between the Wolverines and Huskies? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sport address th…

Alabama faces Michigan in the Rose Bowl and Texas squares off with Washington in the Sugar Bowl. Which teams will advancesUSA Today

There was anger from the Seminoles and celebrations from Alabama when the College Football Playoff committee selected the Crimson Tide. But was it the right decision? Looking past the controversy, the semifinals are not set and could this be the best two matchups in history? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sport address these topics and m…

The four spots in the College Football Playoff will be decided this weekend when conference championship games take place. The could be no drama or complete chaos depending on the result among the contenders. Meanwhile, coaching jobs are being filled and some vacancies remain. Who's done well and who's made questionable moves? Dan Wolken and Paul M…

Washington moved up to No. 4 ahead of Florida State, but that might be an easy decision for the committee with the possibility of chaos ahead. Ohio State and Michigan are squaring off in the biggest game of rivalry weekend with so much at stake for both teams. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports discuss these issues and look ahead to t…

The firing of Jimbo Fisher by Texas A&M has kicked off speculation and discussion about who is coming and going at some significant jobs across the country. Georgia took over the No. 1 spot in the College Football rankings. And Week 12 offers some critical games in the playoff race. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sport address these topi…

The news from the NCAA and Big Ten investigation against the Wolverines continues to churn with no end in sight. What to make of what punishment could be coming. The second College Football Playoff rankings were worth scrutinizing. And how will a jam-packed schedule for Saturday shake out? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sport address the…

Ohio State starts at No. 1 but are the Buckeyes really the best team? There's no consideration by the committee for Michigan's sign-stealing investigation that has developed another wild turn. Clemson's fourth loss of the season led to a Dabo Swinney rant on his radio show. What to make of things for the Tigers. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA …

The Wolverines are under investigation for an alleged sign-stealing operation that may have violated NCAA rules. What could the fallout be if they are found guilty in the coming weeks? Southern California continues its slide in Lincoln Riley's second season with no end in sight. There were also setbacks for Penn State and Clemson. Dan Wolken and Pa…

The Ducks coach was aggressive but none of his fourth-down decisions worked in a loss to Washington but the team outlook is good. Notre Dame routed the Trojans, who saw the repeat Heisman campaign of Caleb Williams ruined and questions raised about Lincoln Riley's future. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports reflect on all that happened…

Mario Cristobal's decision not to take a knee led to a loss to Georgia Tech and some questions about his coaching acumen. Meanwhile, Oklahoma beat rival Texas in a fashion that showed Brent Venables is making a big impact in his second year. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports reflect on all that happened in Week 6 and look ahead to th…

The two-time defending national champion Bulldogs haven't looked great through one month, raising questions about who is the top team. That was just one of the storylines from Week 5. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports break down what happened and look ahead to Saturday's important games.…

The Buffaloes were swamped by Oregon and now have to face Southern California. But people are still watching. Meanwhile, the Fighting Irish have to bounce back after coaching blunders cost them a chance for a huge win against Notre Dame. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports analyze this and look ahead to the biggest games coming Saturda…

The No. 19 Buffaloes are the toast of college football after a third consecutive win to start the season. Now they'll hit the road to face No. 11 Oregon. The matchup is one of seven ranked showdowns in Week 4 that also includes No. 4 Ohio State visiting No. 9 Notre Dame. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports break down the schedule ahead…

What to make of the scandal involving the Michigan State coach. A look at Texas and Alabama after the Longhorns posted a dominant win, plus reviewing the rest of the action from last Saturday. And a look ahead to the biggest games this coming Saturday.USA Today

College football's first full Saturday of the season had some shockers, including Colorado's upset of TCU and Duke's defeat of Clemson. Week 2 shapes up to be another important weekend with Alabama and Texas highlighting the schedule. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports break down what happened and look ahead to Saturday's important ga…

College football's first full Saturday of the season brings some intriguing matchups, including a big one between Florida State and LSU and a Thursday showdown between Utah and Florida. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports break down the schedule ahead and also reflect on wins by Notre Dame and Southern California last weekend.…

The first Saturday of the college football season kicks off with a shortened schedule. Jim Harbaugh won't be on the sidelines for Michigan due to a suspension and the Pac-12 is still sorting out its future. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports break down these topics and more in this week's episode.…

August has brought major changes to the college sports landscape with the Big 12 and Big Ten making expansion moves at the cost of the Pac-12, which is now on life support. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg talk about the reasons behind these shocking moves and look to the future of what is coming next for each of those leagues and the other conferences…

Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg break down the teams that made the first Top 25 for the season and those that were left out. Two-time defending champion Georgia starts at No. 1 for the first time since 2008. But will they finish there? What about contenders Michigan, Alabama and Ohio State? Who might be ranked too high or too low? Our guys discuss.…

The college football season wrapped up with Georgia taking home its second consecutive national title after a defeat of TCU in the playoff championship game. Georgia’s sheer domination of the Horned Frogs begs an obvious question: Have the Bulldogs passed Alabama as the preeminent program in the sports? With a young team this season, they could be …

It took nine seasons for the College Football Playoff to produce two amazing semifinals on the same day. The year ended with underdog TCU shocking Michigan in a high-scoring, back-and-forth Fiesta Bowl. The drama didn't end there. Defending champion Georgia held off Ohio State in the Peach Bowl with a fourth-quarter rally and then a last-second fie…

The final day of 2022 will see Michigan and TCU meet in the Fiesta Bowl ahead of Georgia and Ohio State clashing in the Peach Bowl. The earlier part of the bowl season has been highlighted by the blowup by Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy after his team's loss. Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg break down the semifinal matchups and more in this week's ve…

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The College Football Playoff race is clearing up heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Are three spots already locked up with unbeatens Georgia, Michigan and TCU able to ensure a loss? If so, does that mean Alabama is officially out and the race is only between Southern California and Ohio State? Speaking of the Buckeyes, is there s…

After the latest College Football Playoff rankings, and before College Rivalry Week, where do things stand? What are Alabama's chances and is Clemson's case strong enough? Ahead of the big matchup with Michigan, how much will the narrow win over Maryland affect Ohio State's weekend? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg address all these storylines and look…

The second College Football Playoff rankings of the season are out and there's an interesting situation developing with No. 7 LSU. The Tigers have two losses overall, but they control their destiny to reach the SEC championship game. A win there against No. 1 Georgia could make for a strong case to be part of the semifinals. Should that scenario un…

Georgia led the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll, but the College Football Playoff committee had other thoughts with its first ranking of the season. Tennessee was the No. 1 choice followed by Ohio State. The Bulldogs slotted in at No. 3 and face the top-ranked Vols in a crucial SEC matchup this weekend. Clemson rounded out the top four and the b…

Texas A&M needs an offensive reboot. Is the rise of NIL deals causing the team's recent struggles? Following the Aggies loss to South Carolina, is it time to move on from coach Jimbo Fisher? Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg discuss news from around college football and go through the "dumpster fire" teams in each Power Five conference during the latest…

Tennessee toppled Alabama in the final minute of their matchup over the weekend. Coach Nick Saban's play-calling at the end of the game sealed Alabama's fate. Has the Tuscaloosa legend lost his touch? Does beating the Crimson Tide mean what it used to? And will we see Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship? Midway through the…

The feeling of fall is in the air and the college football season has almost reached ts midpoint. Matt Rhule was first coaching casualty in the NFL after being fired by the Carolina Panthers. He immediately becomes one of the top candidates among the major programs with vacancies due to his success at Baylor and Temple. The top three of the USA TOD…

Paul Chryst is the latest coach relieved of his duties. The former Wisconsin coach's departure came as a surprise, especially with the Badgers' financial commitment him. With open positions at Wisconsin and Nebraska, which job is more appealing? And which one would be the better fit for top-performing Kansas coach Lance Leipold? Elsewhere, Texas A&…

"Bright, beautiful and soft" describes Texas coach Steve Sarkisian's house – which is reportedly up for sale for $7.5 million – and maybe the Longhorns' current form. Despite the realtor listing, Sarkisian's job is likely secure for a little while longer. But the same can't be said for the staff at Georgia Tech. This week the Yellow Jackets fired h…

It was a busy weekend in college football. The Georgia Bulldogs overtook Alabama as No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll after a commanding victory over South Carolina. Former New York Giant's quarterback Eli Manning went back to school at Penn State, or at least pretended he was going back. And Beyond Meat's Chief Operating Officer Doug…

Nebraska fired head coach Scott Frost following a 1-2 start, and Alabama remained No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll despite barely taking care of Texas. Get the latest from around college football with USA TODAY Sports reporters Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg. Why didn't things work out for Frost in Nebraska, and who will take his vacat…