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College Football Playoff Bosses Hold Off on Changes for 2025

January 20, 2025

College Football Playoff bigwigs didn't tweak the 2025 playoff seeding plan during their Sunday meeting, according to Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde. He reports that while changes aren't happening right now, commissioners are set to meet again on May 6. That's when they expect to have a big chat abo

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The Surprising Downside of Byes in College Football Playoffs

January 3, 2025

In the first year of the 12-team college football playoffs, teams that got a bye in the first round didn't fare well. None of the top seeds—Boise State, Arizona State, Oregon, and Georgia—won their quarterfinal games. These teams hadn't played a real game in over three weeks, which might have made t

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Buckeyes Bounce Back: Ohio State Crushes Oregon in Rose Bowl

January 2, 2025

In a stunning turnaround from their earlier loss to Oregon, the Ohio State Buckeyes dominated the Rose Bowl, defeating the Ducks 41-21. The game was a showcase of the Buckeyes' offensive prowess, with Will Howard throwing three long touchdown passes in the first half alone. This game was a chance fo

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Meet the Referee: Who's Calling the Penn State-Boise State Fiesta Bowl Showdown?

December 31, 2024

On December 31st, at 7:30 PM ET, a significant matchup is set to take place in the Fiesta Bowl. No. 6 Penn State will face No. 3 Boise State, marking the first-ever College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at this venue. The game will be broadcast by ESPN, with Penn State as the favored team. But

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Why Elon Musk Wants to Axe a Key Financial Protector

December 25, 2024

Election Day exit polls showed that voters were mainly concerned about the economy. They hoped a new government would help them cope with rising prices. But something surprising happened. Elon Musk, who is helping to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, wants to shut down the Consumer Fin

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Saturday's College Football Bowl Games: A Quick Guide

December 21, 2024

Get ready, football fans! The college football postseason is in full swing, and this Saturday is packed with exciting matchups. The journey to the College Football Playoff National Championship begins with the CFP first round. Three games are on the schedule today, so let's dive in! First up, at no

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The College Football Playoff Just Got Bigger and Better

December 21, 2024

Get ready, college football fans! The College Football Playoff (CFP) has expanded to include 12 teams, adding new energy and excitement to the postseason. This new format will see both top-tier teams and well-respected veterans battle it out on the gridiron. Kicking off during the chilly holiday sea

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Banks in Hot Water: Zelle Users Lose Big Due to Fraud

December 21, 2024

Ever sent money using Zelle? You might want to hear this. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing the three biggest banks in the US. Why? They say these banks aren't doing enough to protect Zelle users from fraud. Zelle is a payment app that banks like JPMorgan, Bank of America, and

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SMU's Big Challenge: Weather and Crowds at Penn State

December 18, 2024

The SMU Mustangs are gearing up for their first College Football Playoff game against Penn State. They're not just worried about the Nittany Lions' talent, but also the intense environment at Beaver Stadium. With a capacity of over 106, 000, it's one of the toughest places to play in college footbal

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Bank Overdraft Fees: A New Limit is Coming

December 12, 2024

Imagine having to pay $35 just for buying a $5 coffee with your debit card when you're a bit short on funds. Sounds unfair, right? Well, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) thinks so too. They've just announced a new rule to limit those nasty overdraft fees. The rule says banks can't cha