Nick Saban moved past Paul 'Bear' Bryant with his seventh national title. But this one, perhaps more than any other, was special. The college football season brought unfamiliar images to the sport. Here's what we'll remember. Breaking down everything there is to know about the Crimson Tide and Buckeyes in what should be a memorable national championship.
We surveyed coaches who have faced Alabama and Ohio State this season to break down the factors that will shape Monday's game and determine which team should win the national title. From a frustrating first season to injuries in some of his biggest games, Justin Fields is the rare elite talent whose legacy is focused on overcoming setbacks rather than dominating from the outset. Breaking down the best players ahead of Monday's national championship game using Pro Football Focus data.
In a down year for defenses, Nick Saban and Alabama have had to adjust to modern offenses. Both Alabama and Ohio State -- along with the sport itself -- had to endure a seemingly endless string of obstacles just to get to the season's finish line.
He did things the right way. This is the perfect time to make DeVonta Smith the third wide receiver to take home the Heisman. Skip to main content Skip to navigation. College Football Rankings. Stanford Steve and The Bear. College Football Live. ESPN Deportes. The Undefeated. SEC Network. ESPN Fantasy. Dabo suggests shorter season if CFP expands Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says the health and safety of players needs to be taken into consideration if additional games are added to the College Football Playoff.
CFP subcommittee presents expansion scenarios A working group within the CFP management committee this week considered dozens of possibilities for future expansion, including options ranging from six to 16 teams, though no change to the current four-team format is imminent. The 10 tiers of college football in Favorites, disappointments and potential surprise teams We broke down all FBS teams by tier -- from the group of playoff favorites to those awaiting their next participation trophy.
Why is Nick Saban smiling? The answer goes beyond him leading Bama to another title Amid this most unpredictable, unsettling and unnerving of college football's seasons, Nick Saban has seemed to enjoy this one the most.
Ohio State had to fight for its season from beginning to end When the Big Ten's fall season was off the table, the possibility of Ohio State reaching the national title game seemed like a fantasy. Nothing turns up the intensity like seats in the stands, and nobody gets fans in like Ticketmaster. Plus, with Fan-to-Fan tickets in the mix, fans looking to score seats have more options than ever before.
The — Playoff brings out the best in players — and fans. Game on. College Football Playoff National Semifinals Four teams enter the national semifinals with the goal of making it to the national championship and taking home the coveted College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy.
The two semifinal winners move on to the national championship game, which is held in a different city each year and always on a Monday. Since , Alabama has made six appearances in the College Football Playoff, and have won the title three times.
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