Penn State anticipates All-America defensive end Abdul Carter playing against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, though coach James Franklin says it will be a game-time decision.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, who has been battling a knee injury, is on track to play against Penn State in the CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl.
Clemson has fired defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin after the Tigers' defense took a significant step back this past season, especially against the run.
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.
Coach Marcus Freeman says Notre Dame will treat this week like any other game week but that the Irish have to "expedite the preparation" with two fewer days to get ready than Penn State for the Orange Bowl.
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised his team for its resilience after it found a way to beat Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime despite blowing a 16-point fourth-quarter lead.
Miami has fired defensive coordinator Lance Guidry after late-season defensive woes effectively cost the Hurricanes a chance to play for a conference championship.
Arizona State running back in confident heading into the CFP quarterfinal matchup vs. Texas and its No. 1 defense, saying, "There's nobody out there that can stop me."
Once again, Bevo will not be making the trip to Atlanta, as the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl announced Monday that there is not enough room on the sideline in Mercedes Benz-Stadium for the Texas mascot.
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee suggested the December portal window should be eliminated, decrying that players have to decide whether to transfer or play in the College Football Playoff. SMU's foe in the playoff, Penn State, is also dealing with the situation.
Florida State coach Mike Norvell has agreed to a one-year restructured contract that includes a $4.5 million contribution to help launch a new university initiative aimed, in part, at raising money for revenue sharing and facilities.
Six-time Super Bowl champ Bill Belichick got a standing ovation as he was introduced as North Carolina's new football coach, saying, "This is a dream come true."
Alabama AD Greg Byrne said he would need to assess his nonconference scheduling philosophy moving forward after being left out of the College Football Playoff field.
Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, Arizona State, Clemson, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Tennessee, Indiana and SMU made the College Football Playoff.
SMU coach Rhett Lashlee says it would be "criminal" if his team is left out of the College Football Playoff after a last-second 34-31 loss to Clemson in the ACC championship game.