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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

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

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) **FILE**

Big Ten in prime position for college playoff berth, or even being shut out

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, the trophy is displayed before a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, in New Orleans. The more people who get angry with the College Football Playoff, the more likely it is to change. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Analysis: Change seems likely amid frustration with CFP

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) reacts to his touchdown against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Harris scores 5 TDs, No. 1 Bama escapes No. 11 Florida 52-46

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Cincinnati running back Cameron Young, left, is tackled by Tulsa cornerback Allie Green IV, right, during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

No. 6 Cincinnati beats No. 20 Tulsa in rainy AAC title game

By JEFF WALLNER - Associated Press

FILE - This Jan. 2, 2017, file pool photo, shows an aerial view of the empty Rose Bowl stadium before to the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game between Southern California and Penn State in Pasadena, Calif. The Rose Bowl was denied a special exemption from the state of California to allow a few hundred fans to attend the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1, putting the game staying in Pasadena in serious doubt. A person involved with organizing the game told The Associated Press the Tournament of Roses' request was denied earlier this week. (The Tournament of Roses via AP, Pool, File)

College Football Playoff semifinal at Rose Bowl relocated to Texas

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon (8) runs for the end zone to score past Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell (21) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Saturday’s best

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs the ball during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Lawrence, No. 4 Clemson rout No. 2 Notre Dame for ACC title

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon, right, is congratulated by head coach Ryan Day, left, after being named most valuable player following the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. Ohio State defeated Northwestern 22-10. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida in SEC title game

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Alabama punt returner DeVonta Smith (6) returns a punt for a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods) **FILE**

Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson, Ohio State top college football playoff rankings

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Alabama punt returner DeVonta Smith (6) returns a punt for a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

‘Bama, ND, Clemson, OSU enter champ weekend in CFP position

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press