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Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) misses the tackle on Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. Waddle scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/John Amis)

The Latest: Familiar teams battling for CFP championship

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Texas fans head to a tailgate party before the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

The Latest: Playoff hopefuls make case, selections are next

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Grant Calcaterra at the end of the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Texas on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

CFP hopeful No. 5 Oklahoma beats No. 9 Texas for Big 12

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown during overtime of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Georgia in Atlanta. Saturday’s SEC Championship, is the game the Bulldogs have wanted since last January, when the Alabama pulled out a 26-23 overtime victory in the national championship game. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)

Georgia gets the game it wanted all along: a ‘Bama rematch

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Central Florida linebacker Shawn Burgess-Becker (28) celebrates his 40-yard pass interception for a touchdown against Florida Atlantic with teammate linebacker Eric Mitchell (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

CFP director says ‘there is a path’ for UCF toward playoff

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

No. 2 Georgia looks to stay unbeaten as it hosts Tennessee

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Clemson's Christian Wilkins (42) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, in Clemson, S.C. Wilkins was selected to the AP Preseason All-America team, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)

AP Playoff Predictions: Tide, Tigers, Huskies and Wolverines

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, left, directs quarterbacks Kyler Murray, center, and Austin Kendall, right, during an NCAA college football practice in Norman, Okla. Riley expects either Murray or Kendall to step in at quarterback and lead the Sooners back to the College Football Playoff. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Oklahoma coach Riley ready to build on success in 2nd year

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

FILE - This Nov. 1, 2017, file photo shows the Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta. Atlanta’s new $1.5 billion stadium is about to be on perhaps its largest national stage for the Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, College Football Playoff title game, fans say the glitzy facility is living up to the hype despite a series of construction setbacks that delayed its opening. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

National title game still feels like afterthought to season

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Georgia running back Sony Michel runs for a touchdown during overtime in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. Georgia won 54-48. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

College Football Playoff TV ratings rise on return to Jan. 1

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Georgia fans Keith Scott, from left, J.P. Harris, Harold Franklin and Keith Barker have their tickets in hand as they arrive for the College Football Playoff Semifinal against Oklahoma at the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

The Latest: Alabama stifles Clemson to reach title game

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen warms up during practice for the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama, in New Orleans, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Clemson’s shocking loss came at just the right time

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin hugs wide receiver John Franklin III (12) after he dropped the ball before crossing the goal line during the Conference USA championship NCAA college football game against North Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Boca Raton, Fla. The play nullified a touchdown and resulted in a turnover. (Jim Rassol/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

The Latest: At least 4 teams get bowl games at home

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, right, rushes past Maryland linebacker Jermaine Carter Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

No. 9 Penn State meets No. 12 Washington in Fiesta Bowl

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Alabama linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton (20) hugs one of the team's coaches late in the second half of the Iron Bowl NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 26-14. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Ex-No. 1 Alabama plays waiting game after losing to Auburn

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Clemson cornerback Ryan Carter (31) scores a touchdown after intercepting a pass against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Bryant leads No. 4 Clemson to 34-10 win over Gamecocks

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant drops back to deliver a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Citadel, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Bentley, Bryant eager to make mark in Palmetto Rivalry

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Miami tight end Christopher Herndon IV (23) is carried off the field by his teammates after an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 44-28. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

No. 2 Miami rallies to beat Virginia for 15th straight win

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

TCU wide receiver John Diarse (9) reaches for the ball but can't hold on as Oklahoma cornerback Tre Norwood (13) breaks up the play in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Oklahoma won 38-20. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Depleted Oklahoma defense delivers in 38-20 win over TCU

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

In this Sept. 5, 2016 file photo, Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Orlando, Fla. Florida State, which returns 17 starters from a team that finished 10-3 last year, will find out immediately if it will contend for a College Football Playoff spot. The Seminoles open against Alabama in Atlanta on Sept. 2. (AP Photo/John Raoux. File)

Florida State’s playoffs hopes tested in season opener

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press