Houston vs. Rice - September 15, 2024

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Owls logo, Owls 1-2, 1ST 0, 2ND 0, 3RD 0, 4TH 7, TOT 7

Owls(1-2)

Cougars logo, Cougars 1-2, 1ST 14, 2ND 6, 3RD 6, 4TH 7, TOT 33

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4:05[4th & 3 @ RICE 32] A.Bacchetta punts 43 yards to HOU 25, Center-RICE. M.Mews returned punt from the HOU 25. TOUCHDOWN.

5:30J.Kim extra point is good.

5:49[1st & 10 @ HOU 35] S.Sneed rushed for 65 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

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Houston Football

10h

The Coach Fritz Radio Show is back Thursday night at Kirby Ice House!🎙️ #BuiltByHouston x #GoCoogs

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Joseph Duarte

11h

Here’s more on the Cougars’ daily custom https://t.co/BIqAAaq8yO

GoCoogs.com

11h

Willie Fritz believes in "putting hands on each other" before and after practice - teammates high-fiving, giving pats on the back, or dapping. On Talkin' Bout Them Cougars, Patrick Overmyer discussed his first thoughts about it and what he thinks now.

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GoCoogs.com

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Willie Fritz believes in "putting hands on each other" before and after practice - teammates high-fiving, giving pats on the back, or dapping. On Talkin' Bout Them Cougars, Patrick Overmyer discussed his first thoughts about it and what he thinks now.

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Houston Football

15h

🔜 #BuiltByHouston x #GoCoogs

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Houston Football

16h

This angle of the one handed grab from @Jalenmayo__ 🤯

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Bleacher Report•20h

Grading Top 20 CFB QBs 👨‍🏫How Conner Weigman performed this past weekend for Houston 📲

Bleacher Report•2d

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

thedailycougar.com•1d

Hanging in there: Houston goes down to No. 25 in the AP Poll - The CougarHouston had a strong start in the college football landscape recently and the Associated Press has taken note of the Cougars’ new breakthroughs.

50:52

🚨 Week 3 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

Bleacher Report•3d

Week 3 Winners & Losers 📊📡 Many teams off national radar 😈 Revenge game for the ages 📈 SEC QBs putting up numbers

Bleacher Report•3d

Early CFB Bracket Predictions 👀Louisville should now be viewed as the No. 1 contender to Miami in the ACC 📲

thedailycougar.com•3d

Battle of inches: No. 22 Houston falls to No. 13 Texas Tech 28-26 - The CougarAfter two weeks of the college football season, Houston has become one of the biggest names in the Big 12.

Bleacher Report•3d

CFB Week 3 Updates 🏈Tap to follow all the action 📲

02:31

CFB Week 3 Predictions ✍️

Picking winners in this week's biggest games

Bleacher Report•6d

Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Breaking down who will come out on top between Texas Tech and Houston 📲

00:18

Unreal Houston TD Catch 🫴

Koby Young somehow came down with deep ball

00:37

Late Houston 2-PT Try Fails 🤏

No. 13 Red Raiders win 8th straight game over Cougars

Thomas Reaches For the EZ 🙌

Houston Football

4d

@UHCougarFB

Reeeaaaaaching for the goal line! 🙌

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thedailycougar.com•5d

Preview: No. 22 Houston heads to Lubbock to face No. 13 Texas Tech - The CougarThe No. 22 Houston Cougars head to Lubbock, Texas, for their first road game to face the reigning Big 12 champions and No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders. 

Bleacher Report•5d

Latest CFB Odds and Picks 🔮Tap for everything you need to know before you make your Week 3 locks 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Top QB Report Card Grades after Week 2 📝Assessing Connor Weigman's most recent performance 📲

43:28

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

Bleacher Report•1w

Week 2 Top 25 Rankings 📈Texas makes compelling case to be the nation's top team 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

thedailycougar.com•1w

Preview: Houston faces off against Southern to keep winning streak alive - The CougarAfter a win against Oregon State in their first home game of the year, the Houston Cougars will be facing off against the Southern University Jaguars in their second game of the season.

Bleacher Report•1w

Realistic Upsets That Would Send the Season into Chaos 😲Breaking down how Houston can change the college football landscape ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲

thedailycougar.com•2w

Moving up: Houston ranked No. 22 in the AP poll after first week - The CougarOn Sept. 8, ESPN released its new AP Top 25 rankings, in which Houston moved from No. 23 to No. 22. The Cougars also moved to No. 22

Bleacher Report•2w

Week 2 AP Poll Revealed 📊Indiana takes Oregon's spot in top 5 while Michigan falls out. Tap for full rankings 📲

28:35

🚨 First CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Michigan unranked 📉 Oregon out of Top 5 📳 Tap for full rankings

Bleacher Report•2w

Week 2 CFB Coaches Poll 📊Biggest risers and fallers from latest rankings 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

Report Card Grades for CFB's Top QBs 🧑‍🏫Assessing Conner Weigman's solid performance in Week 1 ➡️

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CFB Top 25 After Week 1 ↕️No major upsets after this week. Ranking top teams after Saturday's action 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

Top 25 CFB Rankings Predictions 🔮Where everyone could sit after Week 1 games

thedailycougar.com•2w

Houston stand strong against Oregon State in the season opener 33-20 - The CougarThe Houston Cougars hung on against the Oregon State Beavers 33-20 on Sept. 5 at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars are now 4-1 against the Beavers.

Bleacher Report•2w

CFB Week 1 Winners & Losers 📊Refs are the talking point in Michigan's controversial win. Full breakdown of wild slate 📲

Houston WR's YAC TD 💪

Big 12 Conference

2w

@Big12Conference

TOO STRONG TO STOP 💪 Amare Thomas breaks through tackles for a 31-yard score, @UHCougarFB first TD of the season 📺 ESPN

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Houston Custom Car Entrance 🚗

Houston Football

2w

@UHCougarFB

HERE COME THE COOGS ‼️

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Bleacher Report•2w

Updated Heisman Odds 📊Where everyone stands after Toney's standout performance

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Picks for Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predictions for Clemson-LSU, Notre Dame-Wisconsin, more 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

🚨 New CFB Pregame ShowThis one is completely animated

Bleacher Report•3w

CFB Quarterback Rankings 📊Stacking up the nation's top 20 QBs before Week 1 📲

Bleacher Report•3w

Big 12 To Ban Pro AthletesConference following Big Ten and SEC's ruling to stop pro players returning to college

www.chron.com•4w

Client Challengedescription

thedailycougar.com•4w

Know everything about the new improvements coming to TDECU stadium this fall - The CougarWhat can these new upgrades offer to fans and what will it have compared to other stadiums in Texas?

Bleacher Report•4w

Betting Locks for Win Totals 🔒Our expert likes these teams' win totals the most heading into the season 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

Complete Big 12 Preview 📝Top contenders, biggest games and more 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

B/R's Preseason CFB Top 25 📊Where did AP poll get it wrong? Full rankings and analysis 📲

Bleacher Report•1mo

Biggest AP Poll Takeaways 📈💪 Big Ten flexing 😤 SEC is deep 📲 Breaking down preseason Top 25

Bleacher Report•1mo

🚨 First CFB AP Poll of SeasonOhio State No. 1 in preseason rankings. See where your team stands 📲

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AP Top 25 Preseason Poll PredictionsHow the rankings could shake out ahead of season openers 📲

Simpson Tosses 1st Career TD 🤌

NFL

1mo

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.@RamsNFL rookie RB Dean Connors sheds tackles to get six. LARvsKC on @NFLnetwork Stream on @NFLPlus

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Bleacher Report•1mo

Freshmen Ready to Break Out 💥Top debutants who'll see key roles in 2026 📲

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1 Word for Every Top 25 Team 🗣️Breaking down 2026 expectations for the nation's best squads 📲

www.chron.com•1mo

Client Challengedescription

Bleacher Report•2mo

CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

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Experts React to CFB Coaches PollTap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

thedailycougar.com•2mo

Preview: Houston set to face Oregon State in season opener - The CougarThe Houston Cougars are set to face off against the Oregon State Beavers in their season opener on September 5 at the Fertitta Center.

Bleacher Report•2mo

Top 25 CFB Coach's Poll Predictions 🔮Latest picks before Tuesday's poll drop 📲

Bleacher Report•2mo

Texas Lands 5-Star RB 🤘Landen Willliams-Callis picks Longhorns over A&M, SMU and others 🎥

Bleacher Report•2mo

Media Days Takeaways 📝Breaking down talking points from across the CFB landscape ➡️

www.chron.com•2mo

Client Challengedescription

thedailycougar.com•3mo

Here's how Houston is celebrating Fourth of July this year - The CougarThis Fourth of July marks the 250th anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here are the best ways to celebrate in Houston.

Bleacher Report•3mo

FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer PortalFull details on proposal inside 📲

Bleacher Report•3mo

Predicting Every Top 25 Team's Starting QB 🔮Breaking down the impending battles and surefire QB1s ➡️

Bleacher Report•3mo

NCAA, Big 12 Go to Court Against Texas TechOrganizations seeking to ensure ability to handle Sorsby eligibility (AP)

Bleacher Report•3mo

Breaking NewsBig 12 could face legal action from Texas AG if league pursues some actions against Tech over Sorsby (AP)

thedailycougar.com•4mo

Next level: Houston women's golf makes history - The CougarThe team made school history when they advanced to the nation's most prestigious collegiate competition for the first time ever.

Bleacher Report•4mo

1 Word for Every Top 25 Team's Offseason 🗣️Bite-sized takes across the national landscape ➡️

Bleacher Report•4mo

Sark Chirping Continues 💀Texas HC taking shots at in-state rival's schedule this time 📲

thedailycougar.com•5mo

Full speed ahead: Houston track triple header - The CougarFrom April 23-25, the Houston Cougars split up to compete in three meets at three different locations. Some traveled to Philadelphia for the Penn Relays, while some went to Waco for the Michael Johnson Invitational. Others competed in the third meet, the J. Fred Duckett Twilight event in Houston, Texas.

Bleacher Report•5mo

E.J. Warner Going to DEN CampQB and son of Kurt worked out with Chiefs this weekend (NFL Network)

Bleacher Report•5mo

B/R's Updated Top 25 after Spring Practices and Games 🔢Where Houston stands as preparations for the 2026 season continue 📲

Bleacher Report•5mo

7 Players Poised for Bounce-Back Years 💪Projecting which Cougar will have a resurgent season after enduring setbacks in 2025 ➡️

Bleacher Report•5mo

Latrell McCutchin Sr. Scouting ReportFull breakdown of Titans' undrafted CB

00:48

Jags Draft Houston TE

📋 Tanner Koziol (No. 164 overall) 😤 Listed at 6'7", 250 pounds 🎥 See why he scored 24 TDs in CFB career

Bleacher Report•9mo

Tanner Koziol Scouting ReportHouston's TD machine TE going to Jacksonville

Bleacher Report•5mo

Top Future NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in 2026 👀Assessing the next group of players who look prime to make it to the next level ➡️

Bleacher Report•5mo

NCAA FBS Proposes New ScheduleOversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

Bleacher Report•5mo

CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

thedailycougar.com•6mo

A love letter to Houston plus a reality check - The CougarIn whichever a person chooses to live, you must put aside the view you have of it and face the reality of your attachment to a place.

www.chron.com•6mo

Houston's Sampson falls short of Hall of Fame, but legacy keeps growingKelvin Sampson didn't get the call this year, but his sustained success at Houston suggests it may only be a matter of time.

www.chron.com•6mo

Houston Cougars freshman star provides timeline on NBA Draft decisionCenac Jr.'s father provides an update on the future of the Cougars' center and projected 2026 NBA first-round draft pick.

www.chron.com•6mo

Kelvin Sampson shuts down retirement rumors once againHouston's head coach ends retirement rumors he fueled late Thursday night.

www.chron.com•6mo

Undersized no more: Cougars' Carlos Allen Jr. turns belief into NFL dreamFrom managing an iPad-loving toddler to channeling the likes of Aaron Donald and Ed Oliver, Allen has carved a unique legacy at UH.

www.chron.com•6mo

Barret Robbins, Houston native and former Raiders All-Pro, dies at 52The cause of death is unknown for the former football star who leaves behind a complicated legacy.

www.chron.com•6mo

A golden era without a title? Houston's rise risks an incomplete endingWith stars heading to the NBA and no clear replacements arriving, Houston's path back to contention looks uncertain.

Bleacher Report•6mo

NCAA Eyeing Early CFB StartCommittee 'moving toward' making all teams begin season during Week 0 (The Athletic)

thedailycougar.com•6mo

Houston takes control: Cougars cruise past Idaho, advances to next round - The CougarThe Houston Cougars sprinted past the Idaho Vandals 78-47 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

Bleacher Report•6mo

2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

thedailycougar.com•6mo

The pick is in: Houston is going to the South Region as the No.2 seed - The CougarOn March 15, the Houston Cougars hosted a Selection Sunday watch party at the Fertitta Center and saw their name in the South region.

www.chron.com•6mo

Steve Kerr bullies former Houston star into wearing ridiculous jerseyHouston's loss to Arizona brought painful consequences to one former Cougar star.

Bleacher Report•7mo

Way-Too-Early College Football Upset Picks for 2026

Bleacher Report•7mo

NFL Combine Day 4 Recap 🔥💫 Spencer Fano shines 💪 Markell Bell crushes 40 📲 Tap for results

Bleacher Report•7mo

Top 25 QBs For 2026 🔢How the nation's best signal-callers stack up going into the spring ➡️

Bleacher Report•7mo

CFB Transfer Players to Watch 👀Top players to keep an eye on this spring after changing teams 📲

Bleacher Report•7mo

Rematches to Watch in '26 ⚔️Kiffin's return to Ole Miss, more potential revenge games ➡️

Bleacher Report•7mo

NCAA May Change Targeting RuleCommittee could propose to remove 'carryover suspension part of the punishment' (The Athletic)

Bleacher Report•7mo

The Case for 24-Team CFP Plan 🏆Why the Big Ten's expansion proposal has merit ➡️

Bleacher Report•7mo

Must-Watch Freshmen For This Spring 👀Houston's new quarterback can become their next big star ➡️

Bleacher Report•7mo

Players You'll Love in 2026 😍15 guys who'll get increased shine next season ➡️

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Underclassmen Eyeing 2026 Heisman 🏆Notre Dame's CJ Carr, more young guys with a legitimate shot at the trophy ➡️

Bleacher Report•8mo

Top 2027 Recruiting Classes 📈An early look at the next recruiting cycle ➡️

www.chron.com•8mo

Kelvin Sampson says Houston is 'poor': His AD explains why he's wrong.Cougars athletic director paints a rosier picture of his department's financials compared to his head coach.

Bleacher Report•8mo

Post-Recruiting Cycle Top 25 📊Reshuffling the national landscape after national signing day ➡️

www.chron.com•8mo

Houston Cougars surging on gridiron. In stands? Not so much.Houston's second season in the Big 12 didn't result in a surge in ticket sales. What gives?

Bleacher Report•8mo

CFP Schedule Changes 🗓️Lane Kiffin isn't a fan. Tap for details 📲

Bleacher Report•8mo

Biggest NSD Storylines ✍️Top recruiting, transfer topics before this week's National Signing Day ➡️

Bleacher Report•8mo

Top 25 Teams’ Biggest Need in 1 Word 🗣️Bite-sized breakdowns across the national landscape ➡️

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National Signing Day 2026 Tracker and Updates on Notable College Football Commits

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Full Senior Bowl 2026 ResultsProspects who boosted draft stock at showcase

Bleacher Report•8mo

Easiest CFP Contender Schedules 🗓️Teams with the clearest playoff paths next season ➡️

thedailycougar.com•8mo

Houston Football's 2026 schedule released, what we can expect from this new season - The CougarThe new Houston Football schedule for 2026 was released, but how does this schedule compare to last year's schedule?

Bleacher Report•8mo

CFP Staying at 12 Teams ↔️Current format expected to stay in place for next season (Yahoo)

Bleacher Report•8mo

Big 12 Announces 2026 ScheduleTap to see who every team plays next season 📲

Bleacher Report•8mo

Final AP CFB Poll 📝See how Top 25 shakes out after Indiana's natty win 📲

Bleacher Report•8mo

Way-Too-Early CFB Top 25 📊B/R's rankings for 2026-27 season after Indiana's Natty win 📲

thedailycougar.com•8mo

A big step towards an even bigger future: Houston Football's historic 2025 season recapped - The CougarThroughout the 2025 season, the Houston Cougar football program didn't just win games but sent a message, reshaping the program into a Big 12 contender.

Bleacher Report•8mo

Mel Kiper 2026 Draft Big Board Top 5 shake up after Dante Moore decides to return to Oregon

Bleacher Report•8mo

All-Bowl Season Team ⭐Tabbing postseason standouts at every position ➡️

Bleacher Report•9mo

CFB Teams' NIL Promo 💸UCF, Houston using their best tool to recruit players from transfer portal 📸

thedailycougar.com•9mo

BREAKING: Armed robbery reported at TDECU inside Student Center South - The CougarAn armed robbery occurred at the Texas Dow Employees Credit Union inside the Student Center South on Jan. 7, Wednesday.

Bleacher Report•8mo

CFB Transfer Portal Tracker 🔄Latest on Raiola, Lagway and more 📲

thedailycougar.com•9mo

A Battle of the Cats: Houston defeats LSU 38-35 in Kinder's Texas Bowl - The CougarThe No. 21-ranked Houston Cougars battled it out against the LSU Tigers at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 27.

thedailycougar.com•9mo

No. 8 Houston wins 94-85 in a top 15 matchup against No.14 Arkansas - The CougarThe Houston Houston came on top 94-85 in the Prudential Center on Saturday, Dec. 20.

www.chron.com•9mo

LSU's Lane Kiffin steals spotlight in Kinder's Texas Bowl in HoustonFormer Ole Miss head coach and current LSU head-coach-elect Lane Kiffin showed up in Houston Saturday night and made the headlines about him.

Bleacher Report•9mo

Non-CFP Bowl Betting Locks 🔒Part 2 of our expert ATS picks for bowl season ➡️

Bleacher Report•9mo

CFB Teams Working Around CapAthletic departments reportedly finding ways to circumvent $20.5M salary cap after House Settlement (The Athletic)

www.chron.com•9mo

Houston's most legendary QBs detest this element of modern football"All someone has to do is open a wallet and kids will switch."

Bleacher Report•9mo

CFP Discussing 3 FormatsCommittee to finalize potential expansion plan by Jan. 23

Bleacher Report•9mo

CFB Agent Rips Portal Changes‘It’s the dumbest thing in the world’ (The Athletic)

Bleacher Report•9mo

CFB Awards Results 🏆Full list of Friday night's announcements 📲

www.chron.com•10mo

Five-star QB mentor Michael Bishop joins Houston Cougars staffBishop coached Henderson in high school. Now he'll get his chance to do so at the collegiate level.

Bleacher Report•10mo

Final QB Rankings 📊How the top 50 stack up ahead of bowl season ➡️

Bleacher Report•10mo

CFB Regular-Season Winners, Losers 🎭Standouts on both sides as bowl season looms 📲

Bleacher Report•10mo

CFP Bracket Hits & Misses 🎯😳 Notre Dame left out 👀 Bama, Miami sneak in 📲 Did committee get it right?

Bleacher Report•10mo

Biggest CFP Snubs 🤨Notre Dame misses the mark. Reacting to final playoff rankings 📲

02:42:44

🚨 FINAL CFP BRACKET

Full 12-team playoff is set. Watch the recap 🎥

Bleacher Report•10mo

CFP Bracket Revealed 🏆It's here. Final standings heading into postseason 📲

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Complete CFP, Bowl Schedule 📺Date, time and network of every matchup leading up to national championship 📲

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Chaos Before Selection Sunday 🤯Should Bama fall out? Does UGA jump OSU? CFP committee with TOUGH decisions 📲

Bleacher Report•10mo

Latest CFB AP Poll☝️ Indiana jumps to top 🌰 OSU drops to No. 3 📲 Full Top-25 list

Bleacher Report•10mo

CFB Championship Weekend Winners & Losers🤷‍♂️ IU's 13-0 record is not a fluke 🐶 UGA always finds a way 📲 Full breakdown after WILD day

26:05

Big 12 Commissioner Presser🎙️

Brett Yormark answers questions before Big 12 Championship Game. Live now 📳

Bleacher Report•10mo

CFP Ranking Winners & Losers ⚖️📈 Bama somehow rises 🫧 Miami, ND on the bubble 📲 Full breakdown in app

Bleacher Report•10mo

CFP Top 25 Rankings 🔢Final breakdown ahead of conference championships 📲

08:57

CFP Chair Live 🔢

Hunter Yurachek joins Mike Golic Jr. after the new CFP rankings were released

Bleacher Report•10mo

CFP Bracket After Week 14 🏆Fresh look at the standings before championship weekend 📲

01:11:56

CFP Top 25 Rankings Reveal

CFP Top 25 Rankings Reveal

Bleacher Report•10mo

Bowl Games Schedule 📆Dates, times and best CFP bracket matchups 📲

Bleacher Report•10mo

New CFB AP Poll Rankings 📊⚓️ Vandy ahead of Texas 📉 TAMU drops 4 spots 📲 Full rankings after Week 14

Bleacher Report•10mo

Latest CFP Bracket Projections 🔮What Tuesday's rankings could look like after Week 14 chaos