The playoff format change validates Notre Dame's insistence on staying independent. Now there is zero incentive for the Irish to join the Big Ten.

New artificial turf installation inside Memorial Stadium is nearly complete while the Huskers' tight end recruiting zeroes in on two top 2026 prospects.

No more automatic byes for top conference champions, which allows the independent Irish to earn a top-four seed.

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Oddsmakers have Texas football winning at least 10 games, but the opener at Ohio State could set the tone. And the bet's future.

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It was a big day for Notre Dame football, as they found out they could get a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff and social media reacted.

College Football Playoff format introduces straight seeding, ensuring the most deserving teams earn their spots based on performance.