Here's how each team can win its quarterfinal game, plus key players, X factors and what we learned from the first round.

Let’s go ahead and dive into the Heels’ impressive one-point victory over the Buckeyes.

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In Sporting News' fourth edition of first-round projections for the 2026 NFL Draft, five Buckeyes and two Ducks go from Big Ten playoff teams, along with Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza. Miami, Texas Tech ...

Our latest 2026 NFL mock draft has a few pieces falling into place, though there are still several major unknowns - including ...

Oregon is superior to JMU in every aspect. The Ducks have more talent, more speed, more size and they will be at home. Expect ...

No. 2 Ohio State and No. 10 Miami (Fla.) will meet on Dec. 31 in the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. Here's everything you need to know on the Cotton Bowl matchup, including time, ...

Ohio State is on a first-round CFP bye, but you can watch to see who the Buckeyes will play. Here's the time, TV channel, and ...

The first round CFP matchup between Oregon and James Madison will be broadcast live from Autzen Stadium on TNT and TruTV on ...

Athletes announcing they will enter the transfer portal and have the opportunity to switch schools is common at the end of ...