News in CFB

A new rule for the College Football Playoffs has been implemented. It will remain at 12 teams for next season, but all Power 4 conference champions will get an automatic bid into the playoffs, instead of the 4 highest ranked conference champions.

Indiana’s quarterback Fernando Mendoza has won the Heisman Trophy, being named the best player in college football for the 2025-26 season.

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Former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore has been charged with felony third-degree home invasion, a misdemeanor charge of stalking, and a misdemeanor charge of breaking and entering. He was released from jail on a $25,000 bond.

2025 College Football Awards (Excluding the Heisman)

Kyle Whittingham, the head coach for Utah, is stepping down after coaching the Utes for 21 seasons. The Las Vegas Bowl vs Nebraska will be his final game as head coach. More below.

Michigan has fired head coach Sherrone Moore due to there being credible evidence of him having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. He has been detained by police hours after his firing. More below.

The Heisman finalists have been announced. The winner will be announced on December 13, 2025. The winner will be crowned as the best player for the 2025-2026 college football season. Finalists are below.

Notre Dame has signed a Memorial of Understanding contract, stating that if they are ranked in the top 12 in the final CFP poll next year, no matter the situation, they will get into the playoffs. If it happened this year, Miami would be eliminated.

Notre Dame will be withdrawing their team from playing in a bowl game this season due to missing the playoffs, as they believe they were snubbed.

Here is the College Football Playoff bracket. These 12 teams will have a chance to win the National Championship and be crowned as the best team of the 2025 season. (Image from College Football Playoff website)