Alabama Rolls To No. 1, Race For No. 4 Heats Up
With just three weeks until the College Football Playoff committee releases its final rankings, Alabama, Oregon and Florida State seem to be in control of their championship chances.
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With just three weeks until the College Football Playoff committee releases its final rankings, Alabama, Oregon and Florida State seem to be in control of their championship chances.
With teams vying for four playoff spots and bowl game placements, this weekend can either cause a big shakeup or solidify seeds/rankings to both the bowl game and playoff picture. While there are many top matchups this weekend to watch, let's look at the 5 must-watch games that have the most at stake for the teams playing in them.
Auburn has three Heisman Trophy winners in school history. Quarterback Nick Marshall is a rising candidate in this year's race, and signature moments in November could end up naming him the fourth Auburn player as the Heisman Trophy winner.
Our expectations before the start of the season can quickly be tarnished in a flash. But no matter what happens, November will always find a way to set the stage for a championship race like no other month can.
Marcus Mariota says the Oregon Ducks refuse to let the loss to Arizona back at the start of October define their season.
TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin has been the face of a dynamic offense taking the Big 12 by storm, catapulting the Horned Frogs into the thick of the College Football Playoff mix.
As far as numbers go, Rakeem Cato is a very good player, but to make a run to New York, he will have to go on a tear in the second half of the season.
Which one-loss team has the edge? So many pivotal games are still to come, and the temperature of the playoff change can be flipped and turned upside down any given week.
The Spartans' defense is capable of crowding the line of scrimmage and forcing Oregon QB Marcus Mariota to try to beat them with passes deep.
The Big Ten has been fighting a perception for the last few years that it has fallen a step behind the rest of the major college football world, and Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio was armed with a quick rebuttal when the question came up again Tuesday.
Connor Cook tried his best last season to ignore the talk of how Michigan State's defense was carrying the team.
Here are five little known facts about Johnny Manziel.
Most likely, Orgeon will shine in that department but MSU could give them a run for their money.
While Napa Valley deserves to be mentioned on any short list of the country's top wine destinations, there are several other destinations nationwide that are worthy of merit.
Tickets for the Championship Rounds of the Legends Classic men's basketball tournament at Barclays Center in Brooklyn will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 14, at 10:00am.
Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc., a Plymouth maker of industrial lasers, announced that it had an agreement to acquire the assets of Portland, Ore.-based FiLaser USA LLC.
An Oregon woman was sentenced Friday to serve 3 to 15 years in prison for dumping the body of her elderly mother outside a Michigan thrift store.
An Oregon woman who left her mother's body behind a thrift store near Port Huron won't get her sentence for manslaughter until after the holidays.
At one point, the overmatched driver opens his car door and is hit with a bucket of snow.
With the competition wide open for the Heisman Trophy, Boston College running back Andre Williams has become a bit of a rising contender.
By now, we have taken a glance at some of the SEC's Heisman hopefuls like Manziel, McCarron and Murray. But what about the league's second highest-rated passer, LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger?
This is the week college football fans have had circled on the calendar for quite some time. This is the week that will begin to truly shape the BCS Championship picture. This is the week we have been waiting for.
One of the all-time best quarterbacks in the SEC is still busy rewriting the record books while keeping the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC and BCS title hunt.
Marcus Mariota has become one of the emerging top contenders for the Heisman Trophy. The hype is warranted, as NFL fans hoping for a new franchise quarterback are also checking out Mariota as a potential draft pick.
A woman was struck and fatally injured by a passing vehicle early Wednesday on the Davison Freeway in Detroit.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
The Middle East war is expanding after 5 months, with Iran going on the offensive and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia jointly striking Iranian proxy groups in Iraq.
Congress appropriated $345 million for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for the 2026 fiscal year, but the agency has spent less than $15 million on grants.
Downtown Detroit turned into a golf course Tuesday evening for the par 3 in the d event promoting the final Rocket Classic.
Detroit police say a 17-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot multiple times on Tuesday.
Authorities say human remains were found in a wooded area south of the court building around 10:07 a.m. Tuesday.
A woman was struck and fatally injured by a passing vehicle early Wednesday on the Davison Freeway in Detroit.
Hazel Park Schools District's superintendent was not at Monday night's meeting after being put on administrative leave a second time. However, the interim superintendent was in attendance as the school board voted on his contract.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci is testifying to the Senate on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, setting up a showdown between the infectious disease expert and GOP Sen. Rand Paul.
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Millions of Canadians shunned travel to the U.S. in 2025, opting to vacation at home or travel to other countries.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
A Wisconsin tornado that struck near Appleton and Menasha has caused extensive damage and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people. It stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Authorities claim Yolanda Matthews submitted more than $539,000 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Downtown Detroit turned into a golf course Tuesday evening for the par 3 in the d event promoting the final Rocket Classic.
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
This is the first time Boynton has fielded media questions since being promoted to head coach.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
The Rev. Paul Perez of Central United Methodist Church in Detroit and other community faith leaders issued a call for Detroit City Council to adopt a Voter Protection Pledge as the 2026 election cycle continues.
The White House meeting between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was "extremely positive," according to a senior Israeli source who accompanied Netanyahu in the meeting. CBS News has this report.
Mourners, lawmakers, and heads of state visited the U.S. Capitol to pay their respects to the late Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Dean Bokuniewicz explains what PGA fans will see and can do at the Rocket Classic Community Day, held Wednesday at Detroit Golf Club.
Happy Hump Day Family! Looking at mostly sunny skies today with a high of 81°. More sun to end the week with temps warming into the weekend. Next chance for rain arrives Saturday night into Sunday.