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'We've changed the narrative': Notre Dame sees bright future despite title game loss
Despite a painful loss to Ohio State in the CFP finale, Notre Dame has set a foundation for more success under Marcus Freeman.
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Ohio State
NCAAF
How Ohio State tuned out the doubters and unleashed a run for the ages
From hate to great: Fueled by "outside noise," Ohio State dominated the College Football Playoff.
NCAAF
UT, OSU open as betting favorites to win '26 CFP
The top two favorites to win next season's College Football Playoff will square off in Week 1, when Ohio State hosts Texas on Aug. 30.
Notre Dame
NCAAF
CFP National Championship: Why everyone at Notre Dame bought into Marcus Freeman
Thanks to the relationship between Freeman and his players, Notre Dame is one win away from a national title.
NCAAF
CFP doesn't rule out 'tweaks' to format for 2025
While no major decisions were made regarding the 12-team College Football Playoff format at a meeting Sunday, "tweaks" for 2025 haven't been ruled out.
NCAAF
'Past and present': Traditional powers Ohio State and Notre Dame have evolved
The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish have embraced changing rules, leading them to the cusp of a championship.
NCAAF
ND has watched a lot of film of OSU loss to U-M
Notre Dame defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka said his team has watched "a lot of film" of Michigan's upset win over Ohio State back in November.
Ohio State
NCAAF
Ohio St. still fueled by 'truth-telling' loss to U-M
QB Will Howard said Ohio State's "truth-telling" loss to Michigan in November has continued to fuel the Buckeyes throughout the College Football Playoff.
Betting
Ohio State-Notre Dame betting guide: Picks for CFP National Championship
The Buckeyes are the favorites to win the CFP National Championship. Pamela Maldonaldo breaks down the game, spread, total and player props to watch.
NCAAF
CFP Insider: What we're hearing about potential changes
Seeding, other bowls and conference title games among the topics when power brokers meet this weekend.
NCAAF
Day: Buckeyes must erase 'self-inflicted wounds'
Ryan Day is lamenting the "self-inflicted wounds" that Ohio State had on offense against Texas, saying "we've got to do a much better job" in the CFP final vs. Notre Dame.
Betting
First bets: Early picks for CFP national championship
Here are all the betting odds, lines, spreads, totals and early picks for the College Football Playoff national championship game.
NCAAF
College Football Playoff 2024-25: Championship first look
Previewing the national championship with X factors and keys to winning for each team.
Texas
NCAAF
Texas' Ewers expects to enter NFL draft after CFP
Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers tells ESPN he expects to enter this year's NFL draft.
NCAAF
Lopsided betting on Buckeyes to corral Longhorns
The betting public is squarely behind favored Ohio State against Texas on Friday, with the overwhelming number of bets and money wagered being placed on the Buckeyes to handle the underdog Longhorns.
Notre Dame
NCAAF
Notre Dame could have 'gone sideways,' instead it's still fighting
Notre Dame suffered one of the most stunning defeats in its storied history, yet somehow it has bounced back.
NCAAF
Horns' Ewers leads 'new era' of college football
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, who has landed lucrative NIL deals and also changed schools via the transfer portal, has become the face of this "new era of college football," says coach Steve Sarkisian.
Notre Dame
NCAAF
How a Sugar Bowl scramble exemplified the best of Riley Leonard at Notre Dame
The transfer from Duke has been instrumental in getting the Irish to the semifinal round.
Betting
Ohio State-Texas betting guide: Will Buckeyes cover the spread?
Betting the Ohio State-Texas College Football Playoff semifinal matchup? Here's what you need to know.
Betting
College Football Playoff betting guide: Do underdogs Penn State have an edge against Notre Dame?
Betting the Penn State-Notre Dame College Football Playoff semifinal matchup? Here's what you need to know.
Ohio State
NCAAF
'We had no choice. We had to respond': Ohio State finds best version of itself
The Buckeyes have produced back-to-back virtuoso playoff performances following a regular season loss to Michigan.
Love, Jeremiyah
NCAAF
Irish RB Love on track to play vs. confident PSU
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.
Penn State
NCAAF
PSU's Franklin: 'Too early' to say if Carter plays
Penn State coach James Franklin says it's "too early" to determine whether All-American defensive end Abdul Carter (shoulder) will play in the CFP semifinals against Notre Dame.
NCAAF
Father of UGA's Smart dies after Sugar Bowl fall
Georgia coach Kirby Smart's father, Sonny, died Saturday morning after suffering complications from hip surgery he underwent following a fall in New Orleans before the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
NCAAF
CFP semifinal first look: Previewing Notre Dame-Penn State and Texas-Ohio State
How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.
