CFP matchups: Alabama vs. Notre Dame; Clemson vs. Ohio State

Notre Dame will face No. 1 Alabama in the semifinals, while Clemson and Ohio State were paired in the CFP for the third time. 

CFP semifinal moved from Rose Bowl to AT&T Stadium in Arlington

The College Football Playoff semifinal scheduled to be played at the Rose Bowl is moving to the Dallas Cowboys' stadium in Arlington.

No. 3 Ohio State runs past No. 15 Wildcats for Big Ten crown

Trey Sermon ran for 331 yards and scored two second-half touchdowns, helping No. 3 Ohio State rally past No. 15 Northwestern 22-10 for its fourth straight conference crown and a likely spot in the College Football Playoff.

Dotson paces Penn State in win over Illini

Jahan Dotson caught six passes, scored twice and racked up 239 all-purpose yards to lead Penn State to a 56-21 win over Illinois on Saturday.

AP source: Rose Bowl denied exemption to allow fans for CFP

The Rose Bowl was denied a special exemption from the state of California to allow a few hundred fans to attend the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1, putting the game staying in Pasadena in serious doubt.

Bret Bielema named new Illinois head coach with 6-year deal

The Illini hired Bret Bielema to replace the fired Lovie Smith on Saturday, hoping he can turn around a program with nine consecutive losing seasons.

Ramsey, No. 15 Wildcats try to end No. 3 Buckeyes' title run

On Saturday, the quarterback for No. 15 Northwestern will try to cap his college career by knocking No. 3 Ohio State off its Big Ten perch — and perhaps out of the playoffs.

ACC hires Northwestern AD Phillips as new commissioner

The Atlantic Coast Conference hired Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips on Monday to be the league’s next commissioner, replacing the retiring John Swofford.

Cam Porter leads Northwestern to 28-10 win over Illinois

Cam Porter came in with just 32 yards and one TD. But the freshman broke out in a big way, leading the Wildcats to an easy victory over the Illini.

Wildcats seeks win over Illini before title showdown against Buckeyes

The Northwestern Wildcats host Illinois in the regular-season finale on Saturday and will then turn their attention to the conference championship game against No. 3 Ohio State in Indianapolis on Dec. 19.

Big Ten audible: Ohio State will play for title vs Wildcats

The Buckeyes (5-0) will try for their fifth straight conference title when they face the Wildcats (5-1) on Dec. 19 in Indianapolis.

Northwestern-Minnesota football game canceled due to coronavirus issues

Minnesota announced Monday it has called off this weekend’s game against No. 16 Northwestern, the second straight cancellation for the Gophers due to a spike in COVID-19 cases within the program.

Michigan St holds off No. 11 Northwestern for a 29-20 win

Matt Coghlin made a tiebreaking 48-yard field goal with 3:35 left, and Michigan State handed No. 11 Northwestern its first loss of the season with a 29-20 victory Saturday.