www.espn.com - NCFTrying to make sense of the constantly evolving playoff picture, conference by conference.Why Alabama has plenty to be upset about with the committee over its ranking.Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M remained the top three teams in the latest College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday, while Alabama dropped six spots to No. 10 and was replaced by Georgia at No. 4.Deion Sanders, who will post his second losing season in three years in Colorado, insisted he is "the right man" to lead the Buffaloes but said he needs more time.Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin on Tuesday denied he has been given an ultimatum from the administration to make a decision about his future with the Rebels.The status of star Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate remains in question as the Buckeyes get set for Saturday's regular-season home finale against Rutgers.Virginia Tech hired James Franklin to be its next football coach. The former Penn State coach was originally owed a $49 million buyout after being fired, but part of his deal with the Hokies includes a $9 million settlement from PSU, sources told ESPN.The Big Ten pushed back Tuesday on a claim by a University of Michigan regent that commissioner Tony Petitti threatened to punish the school if it refuses to support a plan that would clear the way for $2.4 billion in private investment in the league.Kevin Brown, the third-ranked offensive tackle in the SC Next 300 for 2026, said he's heading to West Virginia after decommitting from Penn State.A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the death of celebrated former football coach John Beam.Where does each Top 25 need the biggest improvement in the final month?With the season nearly over, many freshmen have become established stars. Here's how they stack up.The coach, who died Friday after being shot in his office, was a champion for Oakland and his players.As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.The uniform draws inspiration from the ship, which was one of the six original frigates of the U.S. Navy and is the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat.A look at the new bracket based on the College Football Playoff committee's second set of rankings.We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.The latest SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, following this weekend's results.The top candidates have emerged in the Heisman race, but who can seal the deal? Pamela Maldonado breaks down the odds.Pamela Maldonado breaks down the American conference, and why North Texas is the team to bet on.It has been a bad year for the Pokes. It hasn't stopped their fans from making their own bright spots.A look at the new Top 25 after Week 12.
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