While some power conference teams are dodging marquee games outside of league play, others are embracing them.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq as Ranking college football's surprise teams in 2025, per Phil Steele. With the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams, the race for the national championship has opened up in a way it never has been before.

Indiana's football scheduling moves aren't just pathetic. They're unnecessary. The College Football Playoff committee wields the power to clap back.

If Syracuse has a strong football season, the Orange will have earned it. By one measure, SU might have the toughest schedule in college football this season. Here's how: The Orange are the only team in the country to play at least three of last season's College Football Playoff teams away from home. And they play four.

The Sun-Times spoke with current and former Big Ten coaches, players and analysts about Bret Bielema, Luke Altmyer and whether this playoff talk is warranted.

SportsLine expert Jimmie Kaylor has locked in his CFB futures picks and SEC over/under win totals best bets for the 2025 college football season

The College Football Playoff has always been a hot topic of discussion since its inception, from the debates during the four-team playoff era to its expansion t