College Football Playoff bracket: How did we do predicting the 2026 CFP?

The College Football Playoff began Dec. 19, 2025 and ended Jan. 19. Let's see how our reporters did at predicting the games.
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Ivanka Trump wears a black dress while attending college football game in Miami with her father

Ivanka Trump made a surprise appearance alongside her father, President Donald Trump, and his granddaughter Kai Trump at the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Ohio State, Georgia and Other Contenders for the National Championship in 2026-27

Indiana has achieved the dream, knocking off Miami 27-21 to win the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza on game-winning TD run: 'I'd die for my team'

Mendoza scored on a fourth-down play late in the game to extend Indiana's lead. The quarterback expressed his willingness to do whatever it takes for his team. Mendoza noted the victory was a "full circle moment" after Miami declined to offer him a walk-on spot.
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Fernando Mendoza headlines AP’s all-College Football Playoff team after leading Indiana to title

Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza spent the College Football Playoff showing the nation just why he earned the Heisman Trophy. Mendoza threw more touchdown passes (eight) than incompletions (five) in
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