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Jan 12

Investigators found stacked bodies and maggots at a neglected Colorado funeral home, FBI agent says

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Dec 17 23

Charles Barkley loves Saban, but if Alabama ‘played Afghanistan, I’d be pulling for Afghanistan’

al.com/auburnfootball/2023/12/charles-barkley-loves-saban-but-if-alabama-played-afghanistan-id-be-pulling-for-afghanistan.html

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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ajc.com/sports/mark-bradley-blog/bradleys-buzz-its-official-florida-state-wants-out-of-the-acc/U2BUDSUDT5EYZB5RMD5DAP6AFM/

Dec 23 23

Bradley’s Buzz: It’s official - Florida State wants out of the ACC: Florida State has wanted out of the ACC for a while. That it was snubbed by the College ...

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Dec 04 23

Nick Saban says cell number leaked, gets hundreds of hate calls after Alabama’s CFP berth

al.com/alabamafootball/2023/12/nick-saban-says-cell-number-leaked-gets-hundreds-of-hate-calls-after-alabamas-cfp-berth.html

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Dec 03 23

Florida State’s Mike Norvell Absolutely Goes Off on CFP Committee After Seminoles Get Snubbed

si.com/college/2023/12/03/florida-state-mike-norvell-statement-cfp-committee

Quick Glance: Florida State AD and Coach Criticize Playoff Committee

FSU excluded from playoff despite undefeated season, Alford calls it a committee failure.

Texas (12-1) and Alabama (12-1) leapfrog FSU in playoff rankings to enter the top four.

Alford warns of destructive consequences of giving in to a narrative of the moment and the damage to the legitimacy of the College Football Playoff.

Travis' absence changed the committee's view of FSU, despite injuries being allowed in playoff considerations.

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Dec 19 23

Washington's Kalen DeBoer is the AP coach of the year after leading undefeated Huskies to the CFP

apnews.com/article/ap-coach-of-year-deboer-washington-2911f015e8e942b36c612184be2cd8a4

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Dec 03 23

ESPN’s Booger McFarland Calls CFP Selections ‘Travesty to the Sport’ After FSU Gets Snubbed

si.com/college/2023/12/03/cfp-playoff-field-booger-mcfarland-travesty-to-sport-fsu-alabama

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Dec 03 23

Alabama’s in CFP: Reaction fast, furious from Herbstreit to Kanell, former players, more

al.com/alabamafootball/2023/12/alabamas-in-cfp-reaction-fast-furious-from-herbstreit-to-kanell-former-players-more.html

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Dec 07 23

College Football Playoff No Longer Wants to Hear From Critics After Florida State Snub

si.com/college/2023/12/07/college-football-playoff-no-critics-florida-state-snub

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Dec 03 23

Paul Finebaum Defends the CFP Committee Selecting Alabama Over Florida State

si.com/college/2023/12/03/paul-finebaum-defends-cfp-committee-selecting-alabama-over-florida-state

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Dec 07 23

Watch Miss Terry, Kristen Saban Setas go nuts watching Alabama make CFP : They were all Alabama fans on Sunday watching the CFP Selection Show.

al.com/alabamafootball/2023/12/watch-miss-terry-kristen-saban-setas-go-nuts-watching-alabama-make-cfp.html

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Dec 05 23

Richard Sherman Blasts Decision To Include Alabama In CFP, Calls SEC ‘Overrated’

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Dec 03 23

Alabama’s Upset Win Over No. 1 Georgia in SEC Championship Creates CFP Chaos: No. 8 Alabama’s beat No. 1 Georgia, 27–24, in the SEC championship game on Saturday ...

si.com/college/2023/12/03/alabamas-upset-win-over-no-1-georgia-sec-championship-creates-cfp-chaos

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Nov 30 23

Yes, the CFP National Championship Trophy was at a Circle K in Auburn: The trophy has traveled more than 60,000 miles this season.

al.com/auburnfootball/2023/11/yes-the-cfp-national-championship-trophy-was-at-a-circle-k-in-auburn.html

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Dec 04 23

Committee snubbing unbeaten Florida State makes a mockery of College Football Playoff

usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2023/12/03/florida-state-snub-college-football-playoff-joke/71794014007/

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Dec 02 23

Instant analysis: Three thoughts on UW’s Pac-12 championship win over Oregon: In the final Pac-12 football game ever, No. 3 Washington outlasted No ...

seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/instant-analysis-three-thoughts-on-uws-pac-12-championship-win-over-oregon/

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The Dallas Morning News

dallasnews.com/sports/texas-longhorns/2023/12/03/final-cfp-rankings-college-football-playoff-texas-longhorns-top-four/

Dec 03 23

Final CFP rankings: Texas Longhorns land at No. 3: The national championship field has been set, but some of the arguments may have just begun.

Quick Glance: Texas' Playoff Case: Longhorns Shine vs. OSU

OSU played a significant role in the Big 12 Championship Game.

Texas dominated against OSU.

As a potential threat in the College Football Playoff, the Longhorns should secure one of the four coveted spots.

Texas conveyed a clear message to the playoff committee.

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Dec 05 23

Stephen A. Smith Suggests Unbeaten Florida State Would Have Made CFP If Coached by Deion Sanders

si.com/college/2023/12/05/stephen-a-smith-suggests-unbeaten-florida-state-would-have-made-cfp-deion-sanders

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Dec 16 23

College Football Playoff chief responds to Sen. Rick Scott over Florida State snub

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4363144-rick-scott-college-football-playoff-response-fsu-snub/

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Nov 30 23

Alabama’s Nick Saban Says SEC Exclusion From CFP Would Amount to ‘Disrespect’: There’s a lot of weight on Saturday’s SEC championship game between Alabama and ...

si.com/college/2023/11/30/alabama-nick-saban-sec-exclusion-cfp-disrespect-georgia

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Dec 04 23

CFP committee makes safe call in choosing Alabama over FSU. And it's the right call.

usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/12/03/alabama-over-fsu-college-football-playoff-correct/71792864007/

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The Birmingham News

al.com/alabamafootball/2023/12/cfp-chair-explains-why-alabama-was-selected-for-playoff-florida-state-was-left-out.html

Dec 03 23

CFP chair explains why Alabama was selected for Playoff, Florida State was left out

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Nov 29 23

Iowa moves back to No. 16 in penultimate College Football Playoff rankings of 2023

thegazette.com/iowa-football/iowa-moves-back-to-no-16-in-penultimate-college-football-playoff-rankings-of-2023/

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Dec 05 23

Deion Sanders promises Colorado will be in the CFP in 2024-25: Coach Prime isn’t shying away from attention.

sbnation.com/college-football/2023/12/5/23989420/deion-sanders-promises-colorado-cfp-2024-25

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Dec 01 23

College football head coaches at public schools earning millions in bonuses for season

usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/11/30/college-football-coaching-bonuses/71725758007/

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Dec 05 23

Florida State could still play for CFP National Championship if Mike Pence has the courage

usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2023/12/04/florida-state-college-football-playoff-selection-rigged/71802654007/

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The Dallas Morning News

dallasnews.com/sports/texas-longhorns/2023/12/03/cfp-committee-gets-it-right-picks-texas-and-makes-hard-call-on-unbeaten-florida-state/

Dec 03 23

CFP gets it right picking Texas, Alabama over Florida State: There was no way an SEC team was going to be left out of the College Football Playoff ...

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Dec 05 23

ESPN’s Shannon Sharpe Has No Pity for Florida State Fans Despite CFP Snub: The ESPN personality is ready to move on from the Seminoles’ omission from this ...

si.com/college/2023/12/05/espns-shannon-sharpe-no-pity-florida-state-seminoles-fans-despite-cfp-snub

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Nov 19 23

It’s time the Huskies get the respect — and the ranking — they’ve earned: This game is about winning — not winning by a lot. And the totality of the Huskies' ...

seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-football/its-time-the-huskies-get-the-respect-and-the-ranking-theyve-earned/

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Dec 02 23

Washington heads to the CFP, Oregon awaits New Year’s Six bid as everything falls into place

mercurynews.com/2023/12/01/pac-12-bowl-picks-washington-heads-to-the-cfp-oregon-awaits-new-years-six-bid-as-everything-falls-into-place/

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Dec 05 23

The Florida state government is threatening to sue the CFP, and we have jumped the shark

sbnation.com/college-football/2023/12/5/23989178/the-florida-state-government-is-threatening-to-sue-the-cfp-and-we-have-jumped-the-shark

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Nov 27 23

One play saved Alabama football’s CFP hopes, dug Auburn’s grave: Call it what it will be. Fourth and Forever. That’s how long that play and this game will be ...

al.com/sports/2023/11/one-play-saved-alabama-footballs-cfp-hopes-dug-auburns-grave.html

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Dec 04 23

Deion Sanders Explained Why He’s Not Upset Over Alma Mater’s CFP Snub

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Dec 14 23

Kirk Herbstreit goes on tirade against 'despicable lunatic fringe' FSU fans: Kirk Herbstreit lost it on angry Florida State football fans still fuming over the ...

nypost.com/2023/12/13/sports/kirk-herbstreit-rants-against-fsus-despicable-lunatic-fringe-fans/

Quick Glance: ESPN Analyst Criticizes Florida State Fans

Kirk Herbstreit explains why the Seminoles were omitted from the College Football Playoff.

The selection committee favored Texas and Alabama over FSU's 13-0 season and ACC title.

Florida State QB Jordan Travis' injury and strength of schedule impacted the decision.

The Seminoles will face Georgia in the Orange Bowl while the CFP begins with the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl.

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Dec 05 23

Alabama’s Terrion Arnold Sympathizes With Florida State’s CFP Snub as Tallahassee Native

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Dec 03 23

Texas headed to CFP with Alabama, Michigan, Washington: The Big 12 champions were slotted as the No. 3 team and will play No. 2 Washington in the Sugar Bowl on ...

houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/texas-cfp-alabama-michigan-washington-18530558.php

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USA Today

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Nov 27 23

Michigan football has shown it can beat Ohio State. Now it's time to beat everyone else.

usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2023/11/26/michigan-football-big-ten-title-playoffs/71713608007/

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Dec 04 23

Sports world reacts to 13-0 Florida State being excluded from CFP: 'Devastated. Heartbroken.'

sports.yahoo.com/sports-world-reacts-to-13-0-florida-state-being-excluded-from-cfp-devastated-heartbroken-182545246.html

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Nov 15 23

56% of Gen Z doesn't have an emergency fund—here's the first thing you should do to build one, according to a CFP

cnbc.com/2023/11/14/cfp-first-step-gen-z-should-take-to-build-an-emergency-fund.html

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Dec 23 23

Watch out for 3 red flags before taking advice from a financial influencer: Social media is "a blessing and a curse" when it comes to our personal finances ...

cnbc.com/2023/12/23/red-flags-to-look-for-in-a-financial-influencer.html

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Nov 27 23

Would CFP lock out SEC if Georgia loses championship game?: Will the SEC get a spot at the table if the Bulldogs don't win on Saturday?

sports.yahoo.com/would-cfp-lock-out-sec-if-georgia-loses-championship-game-234159701.html

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The Columbus Dispatch

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Nov 04 23

With Rutgers win, Ohio State continues win streak as College Football Playoff No. 1 team

dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2023/11/04/ohio-state-continues-win-streak-as-college-football-playoff-no-1-team-osu-vs-rutgers-ryan-day/71424291007/

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Dec 03 23

If not for 'The Alliance,' college football's muddled playoff picture would be much clearer this year

sports.yahoo.com/if-not-for-the-alliance-college-footballs-muddled-playoff-picture-would-be-much-clearer-this-year-022809015.html

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Dec 03 23

Michigan football to play Alabama in College Football Playoff semifinal in Rose Bowl

freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2023/12/03/michigan-football-college-football-playoff-alabama-nick-saban/71791355007/

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Dec 21 23

Florida State renews push to leave ACC after CFP snub: Florida State's board of trustees is scheduled to meet on Friday morning to discuss the university's ...

yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/florida_state_renews_push_to_leave_acc_after_cfp_snub/s1_13132_39707108

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The Birmingham News

al.com/alabamafootball/2023/12/lsus-brian-kelly-played-alabama-and-florida-state-chimes-in-on-cfp-debate.html

Dec 06 23

LSU’s Brian Kelly played Alabama and Florida State, chimes in on CFP debate: Brian Kelly's Tigers played both the Tide and the Seminoles.

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Dec 16 23

Scott Rabalais: Most bowls are exhibitions now — but we'll be watching anyway. Here's why.

theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/bowls-are-exhibitions-but-well-watch-because-its-football/article_06361c85-71e6-559c-ac44-eaa8f2e059c6.html

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Yardbarker

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Dec 20 23

Mike Norvell reveals hard truth about Florida State's College Football Playoff snub

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The Dallas Morning News

dallasnews.com/sports/texas-longhorns/2023/11/11/texas-continues-to-build-a-good-playoff-resume-will-it-be-enough-for-cfp-committee/

Nov 12 23

Texas continues to make its case. Will it be enough for CFP committee?: The seventh-ranked Longhorns did what they had to do in holding off TCU to keep their ...

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Dec 19 23

Selling (the) Sunset: How Rose Bowl acquiescing to BCS carved path to expanded College Football Playoff

cbssports.com/college-football/news/selling-the-sunset-how-rose-bowl-acquiescing-to-bcs-carved-path-to-expanded-college-football-playoff/

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Dec 19 23

Why don't Florida politicians have the same energy for FAMU’s national title as they do for FSU’s snub?

deadspin.com/florida-state-florida-a-m-nccaa-ron-desantis-1851111453

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Nov 22 23

College Football Playoff Rankings: Washington jumps Florida State for No. 4 spot as rest of top 10 holds

cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-playoff-rankings-washington-jumps-florida-state-for-no-4-spot-as-rest-of-top-10-holds/

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Oct 31 23

College Football Playoff Rankings: Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan, Florida State open 1-4 in top 25 poll

cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-playoff-rankings-ohio-state-georgia-michigan-florida-state-open-1-4-in-top-25-poll/

Quick Glance: CFP Rankings: Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan, Florida State in Top 4

Ohio State leads the CFP Rankings and aims for their fourth playoff appearance in five years.

Georgia, Michigan, and Florida State are the undefeated teams in the second to fourth spots.

The battle between Michigan and Georgia for second place would be a battle for uniform color in the CFP semifinals.

Florida State is not fortunate with their schedule.

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Nov 11 23

Air Force general Richard Clark hired as next College Football Playoff executive director

al.com/sports/2023/11/air-force-general-richard-clark-hired-as-next-college-football-playoff-executive-director.html

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Dec 14 23

Why did Texas QB Maalik Murphy enter the transfer portal before the Longhorns’ CFP semifinal game?

star-telegram.com/sports/college/article283061433.html

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thedailybeast.com

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Dec 13 23

Florida AG Ashley Moody Launches Investigation into Selection Committee for Rejecting FSU

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The Columbus Dispatch

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Nov 06 23

Is Ohio State football Orange Bowl bound? Latest OSU bowl projections: Here are the latest bowl projections for Ohio State heading into Week 11 of the college ...

dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2023/11/06/ohio-state-football-bowl-projections-2023-osu-orange-bowl-bound-louisville/71472104007/

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Nov 16 23

Bradley’s Buzz: UGA can lose and make the CFP, but it can’t lose to Bama: In the eyes of the CFP committee, Georgia is again the nation’s best team ...

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Nov 20 23

HSAs are a 'powerful, yet underutilized' financial tool, says CFP—how to take advantage during open enrollment

cnbc.com/2023/11/20/hsas-are-a-powerful-yet-underutilized-financial-tool-says-cfp.html

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Nov 15 23

College Football Playoff Rankings: Georgia jumps Ohio State for No. 1 spot as Missouri enters top 10

cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-playoff-rankings-georgia-jumps-ohio-state-for-no-1-spot-as-missouri-enters-top-10/

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Nov 08 23

College Football Playoff Rankings: Ohio State holds off Georgia to maintain No. 1 spot in new top 25 poll

cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-playoff-rankings-ohio-state-holds-off-georgia-to-maintain-no-1-spot-in-new-top-25-poll/

star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article282955688.html

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Dec 12 23

TCU’s All-Big 12 running back declares for the 2024 NFL Draft: Emani Bailey is leaving Fort Worth for the NFL after playing two seasons with the Horned Frogs ...

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Houston Chronicle

houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/uh-football-willie-fritz-contract-incentives-18533360.php

Dec 10 23

UH Cougars football coach Willie Fritz's contract incentives: A look at University of Houston football coach Willie Fritz’s contract, according to a term sheet ...

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Nov 22 23

Iowa football slides to No. 17 in College Football Playoff rankings despite win over Illinois

thegazette.com/iowa-football/iowa-football-slides-to-no-17-in-college-football-playoff-rankings-despite-win-over-illinois/

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Dec 06 23

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis latest politician to slam CFP after Seminoles were left out, wants $1 million for lawsuit

sports.yahoo.com/florida-gov-ron-desantis-latest-politician-to-slam-cfp-after-seminoles-were-left-out-wants-1-million-for-lawsuit-005033521.html

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Dec 03 23

Louisville football bowl projections: Here's where Cards could play if FSU misses the CFP

courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2023/12/03/louisville-football-bowl-odds-florida-state-cfp-selection-show-acc/71788810007/

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Miami Herald

miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article282632663.html

Dec 04 23

‘Ripped away.’ Why was undefeated FSU snubbed from playoff? Florida leaders want answers

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Dec 07 23

Nike Made Air Trainer 1s for the College Football Playoff: Two colorways feature gold accents and removable patches.

complex.com/sneakers/a/brandon-richard/nike-made-air-trainer-1s-for-the-college-football-playoff

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Dec 09 23

Mailbag: Explaining Oregon vs. Liberty, Baker’s proposal, the ‘Pac-2’ and Power Five status, the 2004 controversy and more

mercurynews.com/2023/12/08/mailbag-explaining-oregon-vs-liberty-bakers-proposal-the-pac-2-and-power-five-status-the-2004-controversy-and-more/

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Dec 07 23

Teel: Hokies the ACC's biggest bowl favorites; Bo Nix-Kaidon Salter top QB clash: Only the truly touched have the time, inclination and/or bandwidth to consume ...

dailyprogress.com/sports/college-football-bowl-guide/article_0bb0975b-2f3e-5d9e-9565-e23db067c81f.html

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The Birmingham News