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Who will Notre Dame play in #CFBPlayoff semifinals after #SugarBowl win? Irish's next game #GoIrish
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Who will Notre Dame play in CFP semifinals after Sugar Bowl win? Irish's next game
Notre Dame picked up the win at the Sugar Bowl on Thursday over Georgia to advance to the CFP Orange Bowl semifinal. Who do the Irish play next?
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January 3, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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Dan Orlovsky: Jeremiah Smith would 'easily be No. 1 pick' if NFL draft-eligible www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Dan Orlovsky: Jeremiah Smith would 'easily be No. 1 pick' if NFL draft-eligible
ESPN's Dan Orlovsky was complimentary of Jeremiah Smith on 'Get Up' on Wednesday, saying he would be the No. 1 pick if he was NFL draft-eligible:
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January 3, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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New for @usatoday.com:Is Bill Belichick coaching UNC football in Fenway Bowl? Freddie Kitchens to serve as interim
#GoHeels #CarolinaFootball
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Is Bill Belichick coaching UNC football in Fenway Bowl? Freddie Kitchens to serve as interim
Is Bill Belichick expected to coach UNC in its bowl game Saturday vs. UConn? Here's what to know:
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December 28, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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College football isn't taking the holiday weekend off, as eight bowl games are set to take place across Saturday's schedule.

Here’s a look at today’s slate, including how to watch information ⬇️
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College football schedule today: Times, TV channels, scores for Saturday's bowl games
Eight bowl games are set to take place across Saturday's schedule. Here's what you need to know, including start times, how to watch and scores.
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December 28, 2024 at 1:11 PM
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Penn State is back on top of women's college volleyball.

And the Nittany Lions helped their head coach make Division I NCAA volleyball history.

My recap of today's NCAA volleyball national championship game for @usatoday.com:
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Penn State wins NCAA women's volleyball championship, makes history with head coach
Penn State beat Louisville in the final of the 2024 NCAA women's volleyball championship in a historic win for coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley.
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December 23, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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No. 12 #Clemson takes on No. 5 #Texas at the top of the hour from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.

A berth to the #CFBPlayoff quarterfinals is on the line.

I'm handling the @usatoday.com live blog of the game. Follow along here:
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Texas vs Clemson live score updates, highlights, how to watch CFP first-round game
It's Texas vs Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Follow along for live score and game updates at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium:
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December 21, 2024 at 8:57 PM
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New for @usatoday.com out of South Bend Tribune: Where is 'College GameDay' this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Friday's #CFBPlayoff game www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports...
Where is 'College GameDay' this week? Location, schedule, guest picker for Friday's CFP game
Here's where ESPN's "College GameDay" is for Friday's College Football Playoff game between Notre Dame and Indiana:
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December 20, 2024 at 6:08 PM
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New for @usatoday.com out of South Bend Tribune: Notre Dame-Indiana weather updates: Forecast for Friday's College Football Playoff game www.southbendtribune.com/story/sports...
Notre Dame-Indiana weather updates: Forecast for Friday's College Football Playoff game
Here's the updated weather forecast for Friday's first-round College Football Playoff game between Notre Dame and Indiana, at Notre Dame Stadium:
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December 20, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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New on @usatoday.com: Why are first-round College Football Playoff games on campus? Explaining 12-team CFP format
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Why are first-round College Football Playoff games on campus? Explaining 12-team CFP format
Why are first-round games of the College Football Playoff taking place on campuses? Here's what to know as the first round starts Friday with Indiana-Notre Dame:
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December 20, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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Latest for @usatoday.com :Will #CFBPlayoff first-round games count as bowl games in record book?

Answer: Depends on who you ask.

Spoke with the NCAA and several SIDs for this story on how these four games will look in record books. More ⬇️
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Will CFP first-round games count as bowl games in record book? Depends on who you ask
Will CFP first-round games count as bowl games in teams' record books? Here's what to know as first-round games take place across Friday and Saturday:
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December 20, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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Michigan football star defensive player Mason Graham penned his farewell to the Wolverines Saturday, officially declaring himself for April's NFL draft.

A farewell that included one last shot at Ohio State.

More out of the Detroit Free Press for @usatoday.com:
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Mason Graham takes shot at Ohio State in U-M farewell: 'Not once, not twice but three straight years'
Michigan football's Mason Graham officially declared for the NFL draft Saturday. He also took a shot at Ohio State in his farewell post. Here's more:
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December 14, 2024 at 9:34 PM
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How many Colorado football players have won the Heisman? Travis Hunter looks to be next www.coloradoan.com/story/sports... via The Coloradoan and @usatoday.com Networks
How many Colorado football players have won the Heisman? Travis Hunter looks to be next
How many Colorado football players have won the Heisman Trophy? Here's what to know as Travis Hunter looks to be the next during Saturday's ceremony:
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December 14, 2024 at 4:06 PM
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How many defensive players have won the Heisman Trophy? Colorado's Travis Hunter aims to be next
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How many defensive players have won the Heisman Trophy? Colorado's Travis Hunter aims to be next
Who was the last defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy? How many have won the award? Here's what to know as Travis Hunter is a finalist in 2024:
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December 14, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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Why is Army-Navy Game in Maryland? Rivalry game visits Northwest Stadium in 2024
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Why is Army-Navy Game in Maryland? Rivalry game visits Northwest Stadium in 2024
Why is the Army-Navy Game taking place at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland? Here's what to know, including future sites of the rivalry game.
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December 14, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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Heisman Trophy odds: Who's
favorite to win college football award entering Saturday's ceremony
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Heisman Trophy odds: Who's favorite to win college football award entering Saturday's ceremony
Who is the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy heading into Saturday's award ceremony? Here's a look at the current odds on BetMGM:
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December 14, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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Did Jeff Monken coach at Navy? Revisiting Army football coach's history with Midshipmen
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Did Jeff Monken coach at Navy? Revisiting Army football coach's history with Midshipmen
Did Army football's Jeff Monken coach at Navy? Here's what to know about Monken's time with the Midshipmen, ahead of Saturday's Army-Navy game:
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December 14, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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What channel is the Heisman Trophy ceremony on? Time, TV schedule to watch award show
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What channel is the Heisman Trophy ceremony on? Time, TV schedule to watch award show
What channel is Heisman Trophy ceremony on today? Here's how to watch college football's award show, including time, TV schedule and streaming info:
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December 14, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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Why doesn't Army-Navy game have any impact on CFP rankings, 12-team CFP bracket?
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Why doesn't Army-Navy game have any impact on CFP rankings, 12-team CFP bracket?
Why doesn't Saturday's Army-Navy game have any bearing or impact on the College Football Playoff rankings and bracket? Here's what to know:
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December 14, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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Army vs Navy uniforms, explained: Black Knights, Midshipmen jerseys for 'America's Game'
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Army vs Navy uniforms, explained: Black Knights, Midshipmen jerseys for 'America's Game'
Here's what you need to know about Army and Navy's uniforms for the 2024 rendition of "America's Game," including the story behind them:
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December 14, 2024 at 3:18 PM
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Bill Belichick hasn't lost his motivation for coaching or manning the sidelines.

The 72-year-old coach made that known Thursday during his introductory news conference at UNC.

"It beats working."

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Why did Bill Belichick continue coaching? New UNC coach explains decision in press conference
Here's what Bill Belichick said Thursday during his introductory news conference at UNC on why he wanted to continue coaching at 72 years old:
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December 12, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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Bill Belichick is coming to college football.

According to reports, including USA Today Sports, Belichick and UNC are finalizing a deal to be the new head coach in Chapel Hill.

He's also now the oldest active college football coach.

Latest on @usatoday.com:
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Oldest college football coaches: Where Bill Belichick ranks with North Carolina hiring
With Bill Belichick being hired as the next football coach at North Carolina, here's an updated list on the oldest active coaches in college football:
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December 11, 2024 at 11:06 PM
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Colorado football bowl game: Travis Hunter, Buffaloes to play in Alamo Bowl vs BYU
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Colorado football bowl game: Travis Hunter, Buffaloes to play in Alamo Bowl vs BYU
On Sunday, Colorado football announced that it will play in the Alamo Bowl against BYU on Saturday, Dec. 28. Here's more:
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December 9, 2024 at 2:51 AM
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Carson Beck injury update: Georgia awaiting MRI results on QB, per Kirby Smart
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Carson Beck injury update: Georgia awaiting MRI results on QB, per Kirby Smart
Georgia football coach Kirby Smart provided an update on quarterback Carson Beck's injury on ESPN's CFP selection show. Here's the latest:
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December 9, 2024 at 2:49 AM
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How does CFP work? Explaining 12-team College Football Playoff schedule, predictions
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How does CFP work? Explaining 12-team College Football Playoff schedule, predictions
The College Football Playoff expands to a 12-team bracket in 2024. Here's how it works, the schedule, which bowl games are included and more:
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December 9, 2024 at 2:49 AM
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Who made College Football Playoff? Bracket, top 12 teams, snubs from final CFP rankings
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Who made College Football Playoff? Bracket, top 12 teams, snubs from final CFP rankings
Who made the College Football Playoff from Sunday's final CFP rankings? Here's the top 25, 12-team bracket, first teams out and first-round matchups:
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December 9, 2024 at 2:47 AM