Broadcast partner ESPN is working with the CFP to move its original deadline of Dec. 1 to late January, a source said. The CFP's 10 conference commissioners and Notre Dame's athletics director have been in a stalemate regarding the format of the CFP, which could expand from 12 teams to as many as 24 in the near future.

The Arizona State Sun Devils, without the quarterback who led them to the College Football Playoff last season, are moving up the ladder in terms of national respect. On the heels of its somewhat surprising inclusion at No.

The program has a pipeline to Texas for talent and sits in a winnable Big 12 conference. This should be a top-third job in that league, which means a fairly clear path to the College Football Playoff. The Cowboys’ financial investment must increase, however, and the school’s leadership has spent some of this year on somewhat shaky ground.

Oklahoma moves down, why Georgia ranks where they do, concerns with Texas' defense and more in Joel Klatt's newest college football rankings.

Expansion for the College Football Playoff hasn't been agreed upon, and more time will be given to decide if the field will grow.

EUGENE — Oregon will be vying to assure itself at least a spot in the College Football Playoff against Washington this week, with the possibility of a berth to the Big Ten Championship game also possible.

The No. 15 USC Trojans dropped to 8-3 this season with a 42-27 loss on the road against the No. 7 Oregon Ducks. The loss ended any chance of a College Football

The Longhorns have a strong College Football Playoff case if they knock off their in-state rivals on Black Friday