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FILE - In this Jan. 1, 1948, file photo, Michigan halfback Bob Chappuis (49) is hauled down by a Southern California defender after chalking up a 7-yard gain and a first down during the Rose Bowl college football game in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/File)

College football’s 12-team playoff arrives after 100 years, a few billion dollars and many detours

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center, reacts on the sideline during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Missouri, Dec. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Predicting the first 12-team playoff, from Ohio State to Memphis

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

In this Jan. 31, 2012 file photo, Rutgers Athletic Director Tim Pernetti listens to a question during a news conference in Piscataway, N.J. The American Athletic Conference has hired former Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti as its next commissioner to replace the retiring Mike Aresco. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)

AAC Commissioner Tim Pernetti says CFP expansion is encouraging and there is room for more growth

Associated Press

Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford (41) tries to tackle Washington running back Tylin "Tybo" Rogers (20) during the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game, Jan. 1, 2024, in New Orleans. Rogers was arrested Friday, April 5, and charged Tuesday, April 9, with raping two women in Seattle. Court documents say he played in two College Football Playoff games for the school after the allegations were known to the university. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

University of Washington football player arrested, charged with raping 2 women

Associated Press

Power play by Big Ten, SEC undermines College Football Playoff’s credibility

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

College Football Playoff decreases number of spots reserved for conference champions from 6 to 5

Associated Press

Michigan running back Blake Corum celebrates after scoring against Washington during the second half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Michigan overpowers Washington as Harbaugh delivers a national title

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis is taken off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley) **FILE**

CFP executive director responds to Florida lawmakers, cites Travis’ injury as reason for FSU’s snub

Associated Press

An Oregon fan waves a sign noting the final game of the Pac-12 Conference, during the second half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game between Washington and Oregon on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Pac-12 ends on a high note, but the future is much more daunting for 2 remaining schools

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) reacts after a Georgia touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Georgia jumps to No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings past Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

CFP puts off decisions on format tweaks with Pac-12 still in limbo, hears from potential TV partners

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) reacts as Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith (29) returns a blocked LSU field goal attempt for a touchdown in the first half of the Southeastern Conference Championship football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, TCU to play in College Football Playoff

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) scrambles away from Vanderbilt linebacker CJ Taylor (13) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis) **FILE**

Georgia is new No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

A bigger College Football Playoff field is not necessarily for the better

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick answers questions regarding NCAA college football head coach Brian Kelly's resignation, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP)

AD: Notre Dame won’t rush search to replace Brian Kelly

By John Fineran - Associated Press