Playing a quality schedule is more important now than ever before, with good competition being a key metric for the College Football Playoff selection committee to determine whether a team belongs in the rankings and in the national championship field.

Does the College Football Playoff appropriately award strength of schedule? That's a factor being debated as SEC decides schedule format.

For some schools across the country, the 2024 college football season marked a year of progress, with several teams making the College Football Playoff for the first time after years of near misses. One of these schools is the Penn State Nittany Lions.

ATHENS — The College Football Playoff selection committee will have a new look for the 2025 season, the final year of the currently structured 12-team format, and it will feature some Georgia flavor.

College football’s unmatched passion stems largely from its intense rivalries, captivating millions every season. With over 250 NCAA Division I teams in action each year, several legendary matchups have defined the sport’s legacy.