The first-round College Football Playoff bye is a cake-topper all national championship contenders covet this time of year. The extra prep time didn't help reigning SEC champion Georgia last season after falling to Notre Dame in the quarterfinals,

After an action-packed Week 11, the college football landscape is clearer — and tighter — than ever. Some teams continue to dominate, while a few surprise contenders are making serious noise as the playoff race heats up.

Get the latest odds of the Ohio State Buckeyes to win the National Title following the second release of this season's College Football Playoff rankings.

Joe Fagnano has been nails for UConn this season. The Huskies improved to 7-3 with their Week 11 upset of Duke -- handing coach Jim Mora his third win against the ACC since the start of the 2024 campaign -- and are on track to have one of their best seasons since the turn of the century behind the arm of Fagnano.

Texas A&M could have a clear road to the national championship, with plenty of interesting matchups along the way.