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2025 CFP First Round Game - News: Dec 21, 2025

CFP FIRST ROUND GAME
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Joel Klatt Wants Higher Bar for Group of 5 Teams in CFP: 'They Were Overmatched'

After Tulane and James Madison were blown out in the opening round of the CFP, Joel Klatt proposed a change for Group of 5 teams to make the...
DECEMBER 22 • FOX SPORTS
Joel Klatt Wants Higher Bar for Group of 5 Teams in CFP: 'They Were Overmatched'

Should Group of 5 Teams get automatic bids to CFP? Joel Klatt thinks they shouldn't

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No. 5 Oregon bracing for stiffer test from No. 4 Texas Tech in CFP quarterfinal game at Orange Bowl

Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi did not mince words when assessing the fifth-ranked Ducks' defensive performance in a 51-34 win over No. 12 James Madison in a College Footb...
DECEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Dan Lanning remains furious despite Oregon Ducks' 51-34 CFP win over James Madison | Sporting News The Oregon Ducks became the second Big Ten team to advance in the College Football Playoff. While fans were in a celebratory mood Saturday e...
DECEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Malik Benson - Leading receiver in win Benson caught five passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's playoff win over James Madison.
Impact Benson had his best game of the campaign Saturday, setting new season-high totals in both receiving yards and touchdowns. The senior receiver will look to build on this strong performance and keep producing during Oregon's Jan. 1 playoff matchup versus Texas Tech.
DECEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremiah McClellan - Finds end zone in playoff win McClellan hauled in all six targets for 83 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 51-34 win against James Madison.
Impact McClellan connected with quarterback Dante Moore on a 20-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Ducks a 27-3 lead at the time. The 6-foot redshirt freshman has seen his role increase down the stretch this season, totaling 15 receptions for 250 yards and two touchdowns over the team's last four contests. A CFP quarterfinal matchup against Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl awaits on January 1.
DECEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Kenyon Sadiq - Another quiet day Sadiq reeled in 2 of 3 targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 51-34 win against James Madison.
Impact Despite the Ducks putting up 51 points in the playoff victory over James Madison, Sadiq was held in check once again, marking his second straight game with less than 20 yards. The 6-foot-3 tight end saw more catches and targets than fellow tight end Jamari Johnson, though Johnson took his lone target 41 yards to the house. Sadiq will hope to get back toform when the Ducks face Texs Tech in the Orange Bowl on January 1.
DECEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE