The College Football Playoff system is awesome. At the same time, it is incredibly flawed. The concept of putting the 12 best teams in college football in the

SportsLine CFB expert Bruce Marshall reveals best bets for every college football conference championship game

Here’s a rundown of the most likely candidates OU could play in the College Football Playoff and some scenarios for conference championship weekend.

I'm extremely ready to go back to a BCS-like formula.) If Bear Bachmeier and BYU can turn the tables on Texas Tech, the CFP committee will have a lot to talk about. John E. Moore III/ What if BYU beats Texas Tech (23% chance,

Duke played tougher competition (obviously), but the overall ratings and strength of record indicate JMU’s 11-1 finish against its schedule was considerably more impressive than Duke’s 7-5 against its harder schedule. Beating a top-25 Virginia team would close the gap, but probably not by enough.

Two teams currently in the playoff field are the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners (10-2) and the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide (10-2). The Sooners appear to have a secure spot, as ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) gives them a 100% chance of making the College Football Playoff. In contrast, Alabama faces a more uncertain path.

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq has played a key role in the success of the Ducks’ offense this season. Sadiq has proven through his performances this season to b

This week’s College Football Playoff committee Top 25 is set. Ohio State once again is No. 1, followed by Indiana, Georgia and Texas Tech. If the brackets were set by tonight’s rankings, these would be the first-round pairings.