www.espn.com - NCFHow all eight teams can win their first-round matchup, plus players to watch and biggest questions.Bill Connelly breaks down the path to victory for every team -- and what will hold each of them back.Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark took issue Tuesday with Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua's criticism this week of the ACC, calling his behavior "egregious."Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua says the ACC engaged in a "targeted" social media campaign against the school's football team for College Football Playoff consideration.The University of Utah announced the formation of Utah Brands & Entertainment LLC, a plan to help the athletic department generate new revenue streams, in part through a partnership with a private equity firm.New UCLA football coach Bob Chesney is aiming to make the Bruins the "premier program" in the state of California.Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt, who led the Sun Devils to a Big 12 title and a College Football Playoff berth last season, told coach Kenny Dillingham he intends to enter the transfer portal, sources told ESPN Tuesday, confirming earlier reports.Top-rated defensive tackle Peter Woods of Clemson is declaring for the NFL draft.Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua acknowledged potential NFL interest in Marcus Freeman, saying he will push to make him one of college football's highest-paid coaches.Sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday that four current LSU offensive assistants are joining offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. at Ole Miss to help prepare the Rebels for their College Football Playoff appearance, which begins Dec. 20 vs. Tulane.Evaluating the committee's ranking process, and what teams should be most upset over in the final CFP ranking.See our predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup, and check back to see how we fared.Our college football writers predict the outcomes of each CFP matchup and choose their champion.The former Seminoles quarterback was excited about the Florida State's women's soccer team's fifth title ... and less than impressed by his old squad.A growing number of athletic directors say they are interested in exploring a once-unthinkable option.Breaking down the field, the best bets, plus what the sportsbooks are seeing ahead of the first round.Betting odds and lines for every bowl game, and matchup in the College Football Playoff.Don't overreact to this year's playoff rankings by blowing up the system. Chasing perfection is a fool's errand.The latest SP+ rankings, plus strength of schedule and résumé SP+, following this weekend's results.As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.How the long courtship of the Rebels coach finally came to a head, amid secret meetings and middle fingers.
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