It started with some blowouts, ended with some nailbiters and gave fans plenty to look forward to in future editions.

From the high-powered, national champion Buckeyes to the individual breakout stars, here are the best players from the first-ever 12-team playoff field.

Black college football coaches share what it means to see a Black coach contend for the national title for the first time.

A youth movement takes hold among college football coaches, and Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman is the handsome face of this ...

Here's a closer look at how Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman is the first Black coach to make the college football national ...

Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil, right, intercepts a pass intended for Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams ...

After Notre Dame beat Penn State, Marcus Freeman will be the first Black coach in college football's national championship ...

Notre Dame's coach remains focused on his team's performance despite making history of his own at the Orange Bowl ...

The coach who will eventually hoist the national championship trophy in Atlanta on the evening of Jan. 20 will do so for the very first time. Here’s hoping he’s prepared for the heft — both literally ...

Thursday and Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinals have the potential to be some of the most exciting in years with ...

Even on the FCS level, former star NFL players like Michael Vick (Norfolk State) and Desean Jackson (Delaware State) have ...

Defenses are winning out as the College Football Playoff moves on to the semifinals. Ohio State, Notre Dame and Texas have top-five national pass defenses. The exception, Penn State, has perhaps ...