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The Latest: College Football Playoff sees Indiana at No. 1 with Miami and Bama making the cut

The College Football Playoff rankings have been released

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

2025 College Football Rankings: Indiana, Texas Tech Jump After Conference Title Wins

FOX Sports' RJ Young reveals his final Top 25 rankings after Week 15, with Big Ten winner Indiana on top and ACC champ Duke rounding it out.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 College Football Rankings: Indiana, Texas Tech Jump After Conference Title Wins

Sayin, Mendoza or The Field? Heisman Winner Could Be Decided In Big Ten Title Game

Ahead of Saturday's Big Ten title game, FOX Sports' college football analysts discussed who could take home the Heisman Trophy.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Sayin, Mendoza or The Field? Heisman Winner Could Be Decided In Big Ten Title Game

Julian Sayin vs Fernando Mendoza: Who wins the Heisman? 🏆 Big Noon Kickoff

Julian Sayin vs Fernando Mendoza: Who wins the Heisman? 🏆 Big Noon Kickoff

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

SEC pays tribute to late former Commissioner Roy Kramer before conference title game

The Southeastern Conference paid tribute to former Commissioner Roy Kramer before Saturday’s SEC Championship Game between No. 3 Georgia and No. 10 Alabama

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Ex-SEC commissioner Roy Kramer, whose vision paved the way for college football playoffs, dies at 96

Roy Kramer, who as commissioner of the Southeastern Conference helped transform the league into a national power while reshaping the entire sport of college football, has died

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

"No other 10–2 SEC team gets left out": Diego Pavia fuels controversy over Commodores' ranking amid CFP struggles The Vanderbilt Commodores are ranked No. 14 in the latest College Football Playoff Rankings, and their star quarterback, Diego Pavia, isn't...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Heisman Rankings: Should Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez Be the Favorite?

Robert Griffin believes it's a three-man race to win the Heisman, but he doesn't have Fernando Mendoza or Julian Sayin in the No. 1 spot.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Heisman Rankings: Should Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez Be the Favorite?

4 Takeaways From the 1st Day of CFB's Early Signing Period

College football's early signing period opened on Wednesday. Here are Michael Cohen's four takeaways from the first day of the window.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the 1st Day of CFB's Early Signing Period

Early Signing Day: Top 10 2026 College Football Recruiting Classes

Which programs landed the best recruiting classes on early signing day? Here's the full top 10.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Early Signing Day: Top 10 2026 College Football Recruiting Classes

Changing face of college football results in blue-chip prospects making some surprising choices

The changing landscape of college football means the nation’s premier recruits are no longer signing with the same handful of programs

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Joel Klatt's College Football Playoff Model To Help End (Most) Bubble Debates

Tired of CFP bubble talk? If so, Joel Klatt has an idea of how to fix it.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Joel Klatt's College Football Playoff Model To Help End (Most) Bubble Debates

Heisman candidate goes up to Donald Trump with five-word request on CFP Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia bluntly asked Donald Trump for a favor ahead of the College Football Playoffs’ Selection Sunda...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

RJ Young's 24-Team College Football Playoff Bracket Entering Week 15

FOX Sports' RJ Young unveils the latest edition of his ultimate 24-team College Football Playoff bracket heading into Week 15.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

RJ Young's 24-Team College Football Playoff Bracket Entering Week 15

Tre Richardson - Finds end zone in win Richardson posted six receptions (on eight targets) for 75 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-24 win against Tennessee.

Impact The junior receiver finished with more than 70 yards for the third straight outing, clearly showing why he's a deep-threat. Richardson connected with Diego Pavia for his sixth receiving touchdown of the season, totaling 41 receptions for 683 yards and six touchdowns.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Sherrill - Solid outing in win Sherrill had three receptions (on five targets) for 76 yards during Saturday's 45-24 win against Tennessee.

Impact The junior wideout turned in a good yardage line despite fewer targets - underscoring his ability to make plays with limited volume. His per-catch average suggests big-play potential, and his role seems to be growing in this offense. Sherrill finished the regular season with 46 receptions for 661 yards and seven touchdowns across 12 games.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Stowers - Strong effort in win Stowers accrued five receptions (on seven targets) for 64 yards during Saturday's 45-24 victory against Tennessee.

Impact The senior tight end remained a reliable mid-field option, finishing with more than 50 yards for the third time in the last four weeks. His ability to consistently settle into soft zones helped Diego Pavia sustain drives and his efficiency continues to trend upward. Heading into postseason play, Stowers projects as a steady floor option in PPR formats and a trustworthy chain-mover in Vanderbilt's surging offense. He closed out the regular season with 61 receptions for 765 yards and four touchdowns.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makhilyn Young - Scores in win Young had four rushes for 15 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for 39 yards during Saturday's 45-24 victory against Tennessee.

Impact Though his touches were limited, Young capitalized on a red-zone opportunity to contribute to the scoring tally. His role appears minor compared to Sedrick Alexander, but his reliability in short-yardage situations gives him value as a depth option. In deeper leagues or blowouts, Young could be a situational flex - but consistency remains a question.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sedrick Alexander - Goes over 100 in win Alexander totaled 10 rushes for 115 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-24 victory against Tennessee.

Impact The junior back proved explosive, capable of breaking long runs and finishing drives - especially late when defenses wear down. While he may face timeshare in the backfield, his big-play speed and red-zone value make him a valuable secondary rushing option in this offense. For fantasy lineups, Alexander offers upside as a deep sleeper with boom potential, particularly in games where Vanderbilt dominates possession. He totaled 103 carries for 563 yards and 11 touchdowns while reeling in 16 reception for 181 yards and four scores.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Pavia - Stellar effort in win Pavia completed 18 of 28 passes for 268 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 45-24 victory over Tennessee. He also had 20 rushes for 165 yards with one touc...

Impact The senior quarterback put up strong numbers through the air and on the ground, showing high-level dual-threat capability and taking control late. His rushing yards add a valuable dimension that many quarterbacks don't provide, making him a particularly high-ceiling fantasy asset when Vanderbilt controls the flow. If he stays healthy and the offense stays in rhythm, Pavia's upside remains very strong. He finished the regular season by completing 71.0 percent of his passes for 3,192 yards 27 touchdowns and eight interceptions while rushing the ball 152 times for 826 yards and four scores.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vanderbilt Adds Ohio LB Prospect to 2026 Class The Commodores are up to 23 commitments in the 2026 class with the addition of the under-the-radar prospect from Gates Mills, Ohio.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SI.COM

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia sends cryptic message on Jared Curtis amid college football news Heisman Trophy contender Diego Pavia appeared to predict Vanderbilt poaching five-star quarterback Jared Curtis away from Georgia amid colle...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SI.COM

Vanderbilt Lands Commitment of Premier 2026 QB Recruit Jared Curtis On the eve of National Signing Day, the Commodores have flipped the commitment of one of the top quarterback recruits in the country from th...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SI.COM

Ole Miss loses coach, but moves up a spot in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio St still No. 1

Ole Miss lost a coach but gained in the College Football Rankings, moving up a spot to No. 6 despite the sudden departure of Lane Kiffin to LSU

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

In-State Commodores WR Commit Flips to Big 10 Foe Vanderbilt's 2026 recruiting class took a hit this week as the Commodores lost a talented in-state commitment to a Big Ten program.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SI.COM