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.

Ewers, about to face former school Ohio State, wants to be the QB to deliver Texas' first national title since 2005.

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."

Cal running back Jaydn Ott announced he will return to school for his senior season.

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.

The detail-oriented defensive coordinator for the Irish has found peace in South Bend.

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.

UNC running back Omarion Hampton, who finished second in the country in rushing behind Ashton Jeanty, declared for the NFL draft on Sunday.

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.

SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said Friday the Mustangs' No. 8 placement in the latest College Football Playoff rankings is the reason they should make the 12-team field, no matter what happens in the ACC championship game.

A day after the regular season ended with a 35-30 loss to rival North Carolina State at home, North Carolina named assistant Freddie Kitchens the Tar Heels' interim head coach while the school seeks a replacement for Mack Brown.

Twelve ESPN college football writers voted on their top five for the sport's most coveted trophy.

North Carolina football coach Mack Brown, 73, will not return to the Tar Heels next season but will coach Saturday's game vs. NC State, the school announced.