The College Football Playoffs are set to begin this weekend. The First Round of the CFP where we will break each game/

• Alabama vs. Oklahoma
• Miami vs. Texas A&M
• Tulane vs. Ole Miss
• James Madison vs. Oregon

Also, Curt Cignetti wins AP Coach of the Year, the ACC reveals the 2026 ACC schedule, and news from South Bend with Notre Dame

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