Author: George Schroeder, USA TODAY

The hot debate is Oklahoma vs. Ohio State. But the playoff committee might have a more difficult decision: If Alabama loses, does it still get in?

Mack Brown will have a second opportunity to rebuild the North Carolina football program as the former coach was hired by the school.

Mack Brown talking with North Carolina about returning as the school’s football coach. His hiring would come 21 years after he left for Texas

There’s finally a shakeup in the College Football Playoff projection as Ohio State’s rout of Michigan opens up a spot –but who gets into the bracket?

Ohio State’s explosion shows College Football Playoff committee has it wrong: In evaluating incomplete teams — offenses rule, not defense

Oklahoma’s defense gave up 56 points, but also made critical plays to help the Sooners beat West Virginia in shootout and reach Big 12 title game.

When Ohio State hosts Michigan, the stakes include Big Ten East title, a shot at the Big Ten championship and the Playoff, and Urban Meyer’s future.

Stuck at No. 8 in the College Football Playoff Top 25, Washington State hopes to provide evidence to convince skeptics in the debate.

While other contenders devoured cupcakes, Notre Dame aced a test. Georgia and Oklahoma sit just outside the College Football Playoff projection.