The New York Times – Sports:
Georgia forced the Horned Frogs into plenty of bad plays. But T.C.U. showed unusual flaws compared with its previous games this season.
Category: College Football Playoff National Championship
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Georgia, With a Clear Rout, Shows Gap From Rest of College Football
The New York Times – Sports:
And as recruits flock to the Bulldogs, they can thank quarterback Stetson Bennett IV, whose first stint with the team came as a walk-on.
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No Tailgating at College Football Championship Is Just One Difference From Bowls
The New York Times – Sports:
Fan tailgates aren’t allowed at the College Football Playoff title game. It’s just one sign of how the games have become more focused on TV.
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All Glory to the Hypnotoad, TCU’s Meme Mascot
The New York Times – Sports:
Officially, the Texas Christian University mascot is the Horned Frog. But the team’s real hero is the Hypnotoad, a “Futurama” gag of mesmerizing power.
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Georgia and Ohio State Know All About No. 4 Seeds Making Title Runs
The New York Times – Sports:
Top-seeded teams have been more likely to win College Football Playoff semifinals. But teams ranked fourth — including Ohio State in 2014 — have won just as many national titles.
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Georgia, Michigan, T.C.U., Ohio State are Playoff Semifinalists
The New York Times – Sports:
Alabama, despite lobbying by its coach, Nick Saban, was left out for the second time under the four-team playoff format. Instead, Georgia will play Ohio State and Michigan will play Texas Christian in the semifinals.
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Losses by T.C.U. and U.S.C. Leave Playoff Powers With Unappealing Choices
The New York Times – Sports:
The College Football Playoff is expanding to 12 teams in the 2024 season. But right now, it’s having trouble enough finding four worthy contenders.
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Utah Injects Twist Into Playoff Race by Downing U.S.C. for Pac-12 Title
The New York Times – Sports:
Southern California entered the Pac-12 championship game with expectations of a College Football Playoff berth. It lost in a rout, and gave new hope to teams like Ohio State and Alabama.
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U.S.C., Backed by Its Big Name, Makes Case for National Title Run
The New York Times – Sports:
Southern California earned a trip to the Pac-12 Conference championship game with a rivalry win over U.C.L.A., giving it a chance to state its case for the College Football Playoff.