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What if NFL used CFP format for postseason? CBS Sports staff votes on which four get in, who is left out

The National Football League is completely different than college football when it comes to crowning a champion. Both of America’s premier (and most watched) football leagues crown champions via a playoff system, even though they determine playoff teams a significantly different way.  The NFL determines its 14 playoff teams on the field, taking the teams with the seven best records …

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LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels named a Heisman finalist

As was expected, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels will be heading to New York as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, which he’s a heavy favorite to win. Joining Daniels in New York will be Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Daniels has had an incredible season statistically, totaling 50 touchdowns …

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Joe Flacco reverts to Browns’ practice squad one day after starting at QB; Cleveland’s Week 14 plans unclear

USATSI One day after starting for the Browns against the Rams, quarterback Joe Flacco has reverted back to Cleveland’s practice squad, with coach Kevin Stefanski telling reporters Monday he’s undecided on a starting QB for Week 14 against the Jaguars. It’s just the latest move in a whirlwind of activity for the 38-year-old Flacco, who only joined the Browns’ practice …

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2023 Heisman Trophy finalists announced, with three of four being quarterbacks

The ceremony for the Heisman Memorial Trophy is going to be a quarterback party once again. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Washington quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. were named finalists for the Heisman Trophy on Monday. The Heisman Trophy is “annually awarded to the most outstanding college football player in …

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USC’s Caleb Williams to skip Holiday Bowl, fueling NFL expectations

USC quarterback Caleb Williams will not play for the Trojans when they face No. 15 Louisville in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego on Dec. 27 (8 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app), USC head coach Lincoln Riley said Monday. This latest development further fuels the expectation that Williams will enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Williams, the …

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Jayden Daniels, Marvin Harrison Jr., Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. named finalists for 2023 Heisman Trophy

Jayden Daniels is the favorite for the 2023 Heisman Trophy. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) The 2023 Heisman Trophy finalists have been announced. LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., Oregon’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. were named the four finalists for the award on Monday. The Heisman winner will be announced on Saturday. All three quarterbacks …

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Jordan Love outplays Patrick Mahomes in every key passing metric, only second time it’s happened to Chiefs QB

Getty Images Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the current gold standard among NFL quarterbacks today. He is one of only five starting quarterbacks with two NFL MVPs and two NFL championships in their career. That exclusive club includes Hall of Famers Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and future first-ballot Hall of Famer Tom Brady.  Naturally, Mahomes doesn’t …

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NFL reviewing 49ers-Eagles sideline incident involving Dre Greenlaw, ‘Big Dom’

The NFL is reportedly reviewing the sideline scuffle in the second half of the 49ers’ win over the Eagles on Sunday, when San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw threw a jab at Philadelphia’s head of team security “Big Dom” DiSandro after DiSandro put his hands on Greenlaw. DiSandro was seemingly defending receiver DeVonta Smith, who Greenlaw had bodyslammed to the ground …

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Alabama lands in top 10 for 2025 4-star EDGE Javion Hilson

Alabama currently has the No. 1 ranked recruiting class in the 2025 recruiting cycle. The coaching staff is continuing to pursue some of the top targets on their recruiting board. One of those top targets is 2025 edge rusher Javion Hilson. Recently, Hilson listed Alabama as one of 10 finalists to land his commitment. The Florida native made the announcement …

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