The College Football Playoff era, beginning with the 2014 season, was designed to pit the nation’s best against the best, leaving less room for doubt

Winning on the road in college football is tough. Winning in these stadiums? That requires surviving an onslaught.

College football is built on passion. It’s tribal, regional, and deeply personal. And nowhere does that passion burn hotter than in its rivalries.

The wait is over. The era of the 12-team College Football Playoff is upon us, promising more access, more drama, and more meaningful late-season games