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Tue Dec 3 2024

NFL power rankings: Who's No. 1? Three teams make compelling cases

The competition for the top spot in the Week 14 NFL power rankings is fierce, as the Bills, Eagles and Lions all made strong pushes for No. 1.

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Texas running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) celebrates a touchdown in the first half against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas, Saturday, Oct., 12, 2024.

Projecting how the College Football Playoff rankings will look Tuesday

The penultimate College Football Playoff rankings will be released Tuesday. Our projection of how the top 10 will look ahead of championship weekend.

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Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) scores a touchdown against Arizona in the first half during their game at Arizona Stadium.

Playoff bracket prediction: Alabama, Arizona State rise, Ohio State falls

At least 18 teams remain in playoff contention, but who's getting the last College Football Playoff spot? Never discount brand bias.

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Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson is tackled by Northwestern defensive back Braden Turner (9) during their game at Wrigley Field.

Ohio State's fate leads the top five College Football Playoff questions

The stakes for the College Football Playoff rankings are significant for teams on the bubble. The five biggest questions for the committee this week.

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Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) runs for a touchdown against North Carolina State during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium.

Late losses no longer matter in College Football Playoff race

With the expansion of the field to 12 teams, there are no College Football Playoff consequences for losing November games, and that's a problem.

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Dec 2, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes the ball in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High.

Broncos keep pushing for playoffs with thrilling 'MNF' win over Browns

The Broncos look to stay in the playoff hunt as the Browns take on the mantle of spoiler as the season nears its end. Here's what to know.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) passes the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Dec 2, 2024.

Jameis Winston sets Browns passing record in wild statistical MNF game

Jameis Winston broke the Browns' single-game passing yards record against the Broncos. He also threw three backbreaking interceptions in the loss.

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DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 02: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after throwing a 93 yard touchdown pass to Marvin Mims Jr. #19 against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter in the game at Empower Field At Mile High on December 02, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

NFL playoff picture: Why Denver loss to Browns might've spelled disaster

Denver would have faced massive game with Colts in Week 15 -- had Broncos lost to Monday night to Browns. Elsewhere, Chiefs and Bills clinch first pair of berths.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) calls out in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

Browns QB says he's praying for help with interceptions

Jameis Winston set a Browns record for passing yards and threw four touchdowns against the Broncos, but two pick-sixes soured his night.

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Washington State Cougars offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle coaches his players during WSU's first day of fall football camp on Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2024, on Rogers Practice Field in Pullman, Wash.

Oklahoma's offensive coordinator hire follows Lincoln Riley blueprint

Oklahoma hired young offensive coordinator from West Texas. Again. This time it's Ben Arbuckle, who comes to the Sooners 10 years after Lincoln Riley.

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