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Notre Dame mascot Colin Mahoney celebrates after a quarterfinal game against Georgia in a College Football Playoff, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

College football turns upside down, but this final four is a collection of the sport’s big programs

In the first round of the College Football Playoff, the teams seeded 5-8 all won. In the second round, they all won again.
 
Penn State head coach James Franklin celebrates after the Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff game against Boise State, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Penn State takes simple approach during ride into CFP semifinals

 
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws against Boise State during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football CFP quarterfinal game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

No. 5 Penn State bottles up Jeanty, beats No. 8 Boise State 31-14 in Fiesta Bowl

 
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore (8) sacks Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) during the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Michigan defense pressures Milroe all day, Wolverines beat No. 11 Alabama 19-13 in ReliaQuest Bowl

 
FILE - Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leaps over San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (Kyle Green//Idaho Statesman via AP, File)

No. 8 Boise State and No. 5 Penn State look for next step in College Football Playoff quarterfinals

 

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Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) looks to throw a pass against Kent State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Allar’s 4 total TDs lead No. 10 Penn State over Kent State

 
Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) runs away from Bowling Green linebacker Avi McGary (15) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Drew Allar throws for 2 TDs and runs for another as No. 8 Penn State holds off Bowling Green 34-27

 
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Allar throws for 3 TDs and No. 8 Penn State beats West Virginia 34-12 in lightning-delayed opener

 
FILE - Penn State quarterback Drew Allar passes against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 11, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)

A leaner Drew Allar looks to get No. 8 Penn State off to a good start at West Virginia

 
Penn State head coach James Franklin talks with reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

No. 8 Penn State hoping new offensive coordinator can help QB Drew Allar cut loose

 
Mississippi running back Quinshon Judkins (4) runs into Penn State defensive end Jameial Lyons (19) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

No. 6 Georgia wins matchup of teams missing CFP, routs No. 4 Florida State 63-3 in Orange Bowl

 
Mississippi running back Quinshon Judkins (4) runs into Penn State defensive end Jameial Lyons (19) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Dart leads No. 11 Ole Miss to 38-25 Peach Bowl rout of No. 10 Penn State’s proud defense

 
Penn State wide receiver Omari Evans (5), defended by Michigan State defensive back Chance Rucker (25), catches a pass to set up a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year’s Six bowl bid

 
Michigan State tight end Maliq Carr (6) runs into the end zone to score during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Quarterback Allar expected to play when No. 11 Penn State faces Michigan State

 
Rutgers defensive lineman Wesley Bailey (23) tackles Penn State running back Kaytron Allen (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

After Drew Allar goes out, No. 12 Penn State runs streak vs. Rutgers to 17 straight with 27-6 win

 
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) scores a touchdown against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Allar bears brunt of No. 9 Penn State’s offensive struggles in loss to No. 2 Michigan

 
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Allar throws 4 TD passes as No. 9 Penn State routs Maryland 51-15; Michigan up next

 
Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) catches a touchdown pass in front of Indiana defensive back Jordan Grier (16) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

No. 10 Penn State gets long TD pass late from Allar to Lambert-Smith and escapes 33-24 vs. Indiana

 
Ohio State defenders tackle Penn State running back Kaytron Allen during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 3 Ohio State’s defense demands attention after smothering Penn State in a top-10 Big Ten game

 
Penn State head coach James Franklin shouts to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Franklin, Penn State still chasing elite; Big 12 race takes twist; UVA’s upset

 
Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, left, and defensive back Lathan Ransom celebrate stopping Penn State on fourth down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 3 Ohio State beats No. 7 Penn State 20-12 in pivotal Big Ten showdown

 
Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison runs after a catch against Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Harrison Jr. the difference as No. 3 Ohio State beats No. 7 Penn State 20-12 in a defensive struggle

 
Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison, left, makes a catch against Maryland defensive back Corey Coley during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 3 Ohio State and No. 7 Penn State clash at the Horseshoe in a game that could help shape the CFP

 
Penn State defenders Dvon Ellies (91) and Abdul Carter (11) tackle Massachusetts running back Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

College football picks: No. 7 Penn St and No. 3 Ohio St begin Beasts of Big Ten East round-robin

 
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws a touchdown pass to tight end Tyler Warren (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

No. 7 Penn State looking for first win in Columbus since 2011 as game with No. 3 Ohio State looms

 
Penn State wide receiver Harrison Wallace III (6) hurdles Massachusetts safety Tyler Rudolph (2) as linebacker Jerry Roberts Jr. (48) gives chase during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Allar throws 3 TD passes, Hardy returns 2 punts for scores as No. 6 Penn State tops UMass 63-0

 
Washington wide receiver Giles Jackson (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with teammate Jack Westover (37) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

No. 7 Washington holds off No. 8 Oregon 36-33 to remain unbeaten

 

Fresh off bye week, No. 6 Penn State ready to resume against UMass

 
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) catches a pass as Auburn safety Donovan Kaufman defends during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Should Georgia still be No. 1? Leaving Prime behind; Hard to take USC seriously

 
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers carries the ball after a reception during the second half of an NCAA football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/ Butch Dill )

No. 1 Georgia overcomes slow start, fends off Auburn 27-20

 
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Allar tosses TD pass, runs for another score as No. 6 Penn State beats Northwestern 41-13

 
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) throws a touchdown pass to tight end Khalil Dinkins (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Allar, defense lead No. 7 Penn State past No. 24 Iowa 31-0

 
Ohio State wide receiver Xavier Johnson celebrates a first down during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)

No. 6 Ohio State squeezes past No. 9 Notre Dame on Trayanum’s last-second TD run

 
From who’s No. 1 to who’s the next coach to be fired, AP college football writer Ralph Russo keeps on top of the all the news, trends and arguments fueling the most passionate fans in all of sports...

No. 7 Penn State ready for tough test with possibly defense leading the way against No. 24 Iowa

 
From who’s No. 1 to who’s the next coach to be fired, AP college football writer Ralph Russo keeps on top of the all the news, trends and arguments fueling the most passionate fans in all of sports...

No. 7 Penn State ready for gritty battle against No. 24 Iowa

 
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