Jacob Rodriguez has 114 tackles this season, along with four interceptions, seven forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one sack for the Red Raiders, who boast the nation’s fifth-best defense.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — BYU safety Faletau Satuala says the Cougars have no choice but to be optimistic going into the College Football Playoff selection show, and of course, he'll be watching Sunday.

Final picks from CBS Sports for this season's College Football Playoff and bowl slate on the eve of Selection Sunday

The Texas Longhorns will have somewhat of a marquee matchup on their hands, as they take on Michigan at 2 p.m. CT Dec. 31 in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Texas finished just outside the College Football Playoff with a 9-3 record and No. 14 ranking, while Michigan also ended up 9-3, but at No. 18.

Texas A&M is officially the No. 7 seed in the CFP, and will host No. 10 Miami (FL). Here are the best social media reactions.

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua didn't like how ESPN and the College Football Playoff selection committee ranked teams.

Texas A&M is the early favorite in a home matchup against Miami in the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoffs.