Oregon moves into CFP semifinals by topping Texas Tech 23-0
The fifth-seeded Oregon Ducks silenced No. 4 Texas Tech’s offense for a 23-0 win in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl.
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Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in CFP quarterfinal
Miami has won two playoff games to get into college football’s final four after needing an at-large berth to make the 12-team field, after not even playing in the ACC championship game.
Role reversal: Alabama returns to Rose Bowl as playoff underdog to face Indiana
Alabama returns to the Rose Bowl’s storied turf, but the Crimson Tide is the underdog against unbeaten Indiana in the College Football Playoffs.
Alabama defenders Hubbard, Lawson and Jefferson travel redemption road to Rose Bowl
Alabama’s defense is filled with comeback and redemption stories this football season.
NASCAR star Denny Hamlin’s father killed in house fire that left his mother critically hurt
Officials say the father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin died and his mother was critically injured after a fire heavily damaged the North Carolina home.
Alabama rallies from 17-point deficit to beat Oklahoma 34-24 in College Football Playoff
With a win at Oklahoma Alabama advances in the College Football Playoff to play No. 1 seed Indiana in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family among seven killed in North Carolina plane crash
A business jet carrying seven people, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, crashed at an airport in North Carolina, killing everyone aboard.
Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer dispels Michigan rumors, says he’s “very happy in Tuscaloosa”
Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer is “very happy in Tuscaloosa” and has no interest in pursuing other jobs, he said in a statement.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman Trophy
Fernando Mendoza, the quarterback of No. 1 Indiana, has won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award.
Alabama vows to address Oklahoma’s “disrespect” when they meet in playoffs
Alabama players haven’t forgotten their last game against Oklahoma, when Alabama staffers ushered the Sooners off the Alabama on-field logo, creating a contentious scene that included at least one Oklahoma player spitting on Alabama logo.
