Penn State, Notre Dame and College Football Playoff

Penn State could mimic Michigan's College Football Playoff run, but James Franklin isn't Jim Harbaugh
College football’s bards mused this playoff lacked a dominant team, like 2019 LSU or 2020 Alabama, although Ohio State sprints closer to resembling those past juggernauts. What about 2023 Michigan, though?
College Football Playoff semifinals: Previewing Ohio State-Texas, Penn State-Notre Dame
The CFP semifinals kick off Thursday with two 1980s rivals, Notre Dame and Penn State, playing a game that almost couldn't possibly be closer on paper, and then the hottest team in all the land (Ohio State) facing Texas and its clutch former Buckeyes quarterback ( Quinn Ewers) on Friday.
CFP semifinals: Dangerous Notre Dame defense readies for Penn State rushing attack
Xavier Watts and Notre Dame's fierce defense will be tasked with smothering Penn State on Thursday in the Orange Bowl, launching the College Football Playoff semifinals. The Irish are slight favorites to advance.
Penn State football's James Franklin on improving CFP: Make Notre Dame join a conference
Penn State's head coach explains his plan for improving college football. It includes Notre Dame finally joining a conference.
Penn State's James Franklin reveals 'real story' of College Football Playoff semis
Penn State football coach James Franklin thinks the College Football Playoff is a treasured experience for fans of the programs.
ESPN gives Penn State the worst odds to win it all in the College Football Playoff
ESPN's latest projections aren't giving the Nittany Lions much of a chance to get past Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl.
Key Alabama football wide receiver announces return for 2025 season. What it means
Alabama added 6-foot-4 Miami wide receiver Isaiah Horton through the transfer portal along with 2025 wide receivers Lotzeir ...
Alabama Star WR Makes Career Decision on Wednesday
On Wednesday, wide receiver Germie Bernard took to Instagram to announce that he would be returning to Alabama for his senior ...
What do Alabama and Michigan have to gain (and lose) in the ReliaQuest Bowl?
Alabama and Michigan will end 2024 the way they began it, by meeting in a bowl game. What's at stake in Tampa on New Year's ...
Alabama Crimson Tide most to blame for ugly ReliaQuest Bowl loss to Michigan
Alabama ended the season last week with a disappointing loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
What the national media is saying about Michigan football after win over Alabama
Despite a letdown season coming off of a national title, the Wolverines finished the 2024 season with a bang. Michigan took ...
Is Michigan ready for a 2025 leap after beating Alabama? Final ReliaQuest Bowl thoughts
The Wolverines rewrote their narrative with two improbable wins to end the season. Here's what we learned at the ReliaQuest ...
Michigan football vs Alabama predictions in ReliaQuest Bowl 2024
Five Free Press sports writers have some thoughts about whether Michigan football can pick off Alabama in Tuesday's ...
Kansas State football lands Alabama linebacker Jayshawn Ross from transfer portal
Alabama freshman linebacker and edge rusher Jayshawn Ross announced his commitment on social media Tuesday, making him the Wildcats' third portal pickup since the new year.
Paul Finebaum literally waves a white flag for Alabama football after Michigan loss
One of Alabama's fiercest apologists over the course of this frustrating season has been ESPN college football analyst Paul ...
Michigan football knocks off No. 11 Alabama in ReliaQuest Bowl: 'Not bad for a down year'
Here's how social media is reacting to Michigan knocking off No. 11 Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday: ...