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Wetzel: Relax, the CFP selection process is (mostly) working

Don't overreact to this year's playoff rankings by blowing up the system. Chasing perfection is a fool's errand.

2hDan Wetzel
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CFP Anger Index: An absurd farce over Notre Dame, Miami

Evaluating the committee's ranking process, and what teams should be most upset about in final CFP ranking.

19hDavid Hale

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WHAT WE LEARNED

How Week 14 shook up the NFL playoff picture: What now for the Colts, Chiefs, Ravens and Bears?

Daniel Jones' injury, the Ravens' red zone woes, the Bears' defensive mistakes and the Chiefs' drop issues meant big changes in the race for the postseason.

1hBill Barnwell
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What do Week 14 games mean for the rest of the season?

Our reporters react to the action, answering lingering questions and detailing what you need to know.

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TALKING FOOTBALL

Woody: 'Stick a fork in the Chiefs, they are done!'

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Why Dan Orlovsky still has concerns about Caleb Williams

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PLAYOFF PROJECTIONS

CFP BEGINS DEC. 19

How each of the 12 College Football Playoff teams could win the national title

Bill Connelly breaks down the path to victory for every team -- and what will hold each of them back.

20hBill Connelly
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First round first look: How all eight teams can win

The selection committee's bracket includes two regular-season rematches in the opening round.

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Texans pick off Patrick Mahomes three times as Chiefs' playoff hopes fade

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Dare Ogunbowale creeps in for a Texans TD

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Texans force Mahomes into a third INT

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Kareem Hunt powers in for a Chiefs TD

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Mahomes throws second INT

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Mahomes picked off by Jalen Pitre

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CJ Stroud flips it to Woody Marks for Texans TD

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    NFL SCOREBOARD

    COMING UP BIG ON DEFENSE

    Christian Benford's 63-yard pick-six gives the Bills a late lead

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    Packers seal win with INT of Caleb Williams

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    CALLED TO THE HALL

    A great night for Kent, but another stain on the Hall of Fame

    Sunday was a special night for Jeff Kent -- and a telling one for the keepers of Cooperstown.

    11hBradford Doolittle
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    NO. 7 TERPS AVOID UPSET

    Maryland erases nine-point deficit in final minute for double-OT win at Minnesota

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