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CFP quarterfinal takeaways: Ole Miss' wild upset, Indiana's dominance and more
The semifinals are now set. We go inside every quarterfinal game to see how we got our final four.
POSTED JANUARY 02, 2026 1:34 AM |
Golding, Rebels continue 'special' run, oust UGA
In his second game as Ole Miss' head coach, Pete Golding led the Rebels to a 39-34 win over Georgia in Thursday's Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, a back-and-forth College Football Playoff contest that sent his squad to the semifinal round.
POSTED JANUARY 02, 2026 3:36 AM |
Kiffin's assistants in flux as Ole Miss advances
Shortly after Pete Golding and Ole Miss wrapped up the upset of Georgia Thursday, a source told ESPN's Mark Schlabach to expect some "fireworks," as LSU coach Lane Kiffin decides how many of his assistants can remain with the Rebels for the CFP semifinal.
POSTED JANUARY 02, 2026 3:36 AM |
IU tops Tide in 'dream come true'; Ducks up next
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza and the top-seeded Hoosiers won the Rose Bowl Thursday in convincing fashion, authoring a 38-3 victory over No. 9 Alabama to secure a berth in the College Football Playoff semifinals, where they will meet No. 5 Oregon.
POSTED JANUARY 02, 2026 3:36 AM |
DeBoer: 'Fine line' between Alabama, greatness
Alabama Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer said there is "a fine line" between his team's historic 38-3 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl and where it wants to be.
POSTED JANUARY 02, 2026 3:36 AM |
Smart: UGA 4th-down faux paw 'on us as coaches'
After Georgia's 39-34 loss to Ole Miss in Thursday night's Sugar Bowl, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart didn't point fingers at his players, and conversely took responsibility, as a coaching staff, for a miss on a fourth-down conversion try in the second half.
POSTED JANUARY 02, 2026 3:36 AM |
Ducks' defense blanks Tech to reach CFP semis
Matayo Uiagalelei caused a fumble to set up a touchdown as the Ducks silenced Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl to reach the College Football Playoff semifinals.
POSTED JANUARY 02, 2026 3:36 AM |
Sources: Aikman to advise Fins on GM search
The Dolphins have brought on Hall of Fame quarterback and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman as a consultant to advise the organization on its general manager search process, according to sources.
POSTED JANUARY 02, 2026 3:36 AM |
Lamar: I'm playing, have never quit on Ravens
Lamar Jackson says he's expecting to play when the Ravens take on the Steelers in Pittsburgh for the AFC North title Sunday night.
POSTED JANUARY 02, 2026 3:36 AM |
🏈 Barnwell names his annual All-Pro team
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua were clear WR picks, but the CB group was hard to sort out. Which 50 players made Bill Barnwell's list?
POSTED JANUARY 02, 2026 3:36 AM |
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