Notre Dame’s could push them past Penn State in the next CFP rankings. Here’s why the Irish might deserve the edge.

Green Bay Notre Dame running back Christian Collins had one of the best seasons in state history. His future remains undecided.

In the latest projected CFP bracket, the first round would have IU play Penn State (10-1) at Beaver Stadium in University Park, with the winner facing Miami (10-1). Notre Dame would host against SMU in South Bend (10-1), with the victor playing Texas (10-1).

Warde Manuel, CFP selection committee chair, explained the decision to keep the Nittany Lions above the Fighting Irish.

The College Football Playoff rankings continue to reward teams with fortunate schedules over those with demanding paths to the playoff.

For the teams strictly in at-large contention, what are the cases for their inclusion and what are the flaws that could keep them from the 12-team tournament? Below we examine 16 teams with at-large hopes — not just the 16 highest-ranked teams — and examine why they are worthy of at-large consideration while breaking down their flaws.

Some teams saw their stock improve and other saw theirs take a hit in this week's College Football Playoff. A look at the winners and losers.

Nicole Auerbach builds her 12-team bracket after Alabama and Ole Miss pick up their third losses and Indiana suffers its first defeat of the season.