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Michigan, Washington, Texas, Alabama reach CFP

Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama will play in the College Football Playoff. Two-time defending national champion Georgia and unbeaten ACC champion Florida State were left out of the playoff.

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College Football Playoff first look: Previewing Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas

The CFP matchups are set. Here's our first look at the semifinals.

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CFP REACTION

Joey Galloway feels awful for FSU but agrees with Bama being in

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Booger McFarland: FSU not getting in CFP is a 'travesty to the sport'

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COACHES REACT TO REACHING CFP

Nick Saban had a sleepless night waiting for CFP selection

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Jim Harbaugh on facing Alabama: 'It's going to take our best'

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COACHING CAROUSEL

CFB coaching carousel: Tracking every FBS vacancy

College football's coaching carousel is starting to spin. We have the latest on all the firings and hirings.

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Grading every major college football head-coaching hire

As the coaching carousel kicks into high gear, we grade every major hire.

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