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A intersectional clash in the type of environment that only the 12-team Playoff could create set up Vols fans to make their presence known.

A history lesson and first look at the next round of the College Football Playoff.

Texas, with a favorable draw and versatility, has as good a chance as anyone at hoisting the national championship trophy.

Two programs very familiar with the time-honored tradition of Pasadena will reconvene at the Rose Bowl.

"We've gotta improve everywhere if we want to get to the top," Dabo Swinney said.

Mettauer will have four years of eligibility remaining.

Penn State's first home Playoff game against SMU was a cathartic moment for a program that has hopes of winning even bigger games ahead.

Texas rushed for nearly 300 yards and averaged 6.1 yards per rush but did lose two offensive linemen to injury.

Underdog stories typically end with a thud in the College Football Playoff. SMU and Indiana join a long list after first-round routs.

Two early pick sixes sent Penn State on its way to a 38-10 Playoff rout of SMU and a quarterfinal date with Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.