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Kiffin finds a flaw in the playoff system
The conference championships, and the silly fact that the winners qualify for the CFP, just complicate things.
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Allen and the Bills pull back the Chiefs' curtain
The last unbeaten team in the NFL loses in Buffalo, thanks to the frontrunner for MVP.
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Jump around, mess around...but Oregon's still around
Ducks struggle with Wisconsin, and their coach's decision-making, but remain unbeaten and atop the rankings.
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More teams, more arguments: Handicapping the CFP
With a 12-team playoff, losses aren't as lethal. But there are still some win-or-go-home games coming up.
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Saquon Barkley and the Eagles' unanimous decision
Another big game for the ex-Giant, as the free agent runner keys a win over Washington.
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Wherever he hung his clipboard, John Robinson was home
A happy warrior and a formidable coach leaves us, at 89.
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Steelers, Commanders start the playoffs early
Pittsburgh's 28-27 win leads the way to a month of high-powered NFL showdowns.
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BYU honors its Holy War history
Cougars come back to beat Utah and remain undefeated.
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Democrats need to shrink the red zone
As they lose more of the working class, they might try diagnosing their problems, not bemoaning them.
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The entertainer: How Trump learned from the best
Vince McMahon is one reason why America suddenly is a squared circle.
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Buffalo's Bass joins the NFL's Bigfoot stampede
His 61-yard field goal beats Miami and seems almost routine these days.
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When Ohio State shows up, don't pick the Nits
Penn State again falls short of Big Ten royalty.
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