Paul Finebaum spent his latest podcast appearance ripping Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti over an eyebrow-raising proposal to overhaul the College Football Playoff further.

"Worst Idea Ever": Big Ten Facing Backlash for Reported College Football Playoff Idea originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The College Football Playoff is entering its 12th season already, and the second of the 12-team era. Last year was seen as a major success, especially with playoff games being played on campus for the first time.

To play, or not to play, a ninth conference football game has been a major question in the SEC over the last few years, and it was again this offseason, driving

On a new episode of the “ College GameDay Podcast,” ESPN’s Rece Davis offered his take. The longtime analyst acknowledged the shift in championship results but insisted the SEC remains the strongest conference overall.

The Big Ten's plan for a rigged College Football Playoff with automatic berths ran out of gas. The SEC drained its fuel.

College football famously doesn't have one person in charge. Here's a look at the cast of characters who have or are vying for some control.

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has been far and away the best conference in college football according to most fans for the better part of the last

If the SEC and Big Ten are going to have play-in games, the Big 12 and ACC should do the same. The 9-3 guideline governing play-in eligibility would remain in place for the Big 12 and ACC.

If the SEC and Big Ten are going to have play-in games, the Big 12 and ACC should do the same. The 9-3 guideline governing play-in eligibility would remain in place for the Big 12 and ACC.

Conference strength has never been just a talking point -- it's often the story of the season itself. Heading into 2025, the debate over which leagues deserve respect continues to simmer, especially after last year's College Football Playoff field sparked heated arguments that even spilled over into media days this summer.