After a handful of quality seasons as the head coach at Duke, Mike Elko left to take over at Texas A&M. Over his last two campaigns in College Station, the 48-year-old has notched an overall record of 19–6 and in 2025 has the Aggies at 11–1 and gearing up to take on Miami in the first round of the playoff.

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Tier 2 Doesn't Have a National Championship

At 8-5 on the season, the Blue Devils aren't predicted to make the 12-team CFP, potentially locking the ACC out altogether in favor of potential 12-seed, Sun Belt champion James Madison. The Group of Five conference champion is not guaranteed a playoff spot, but it and American champion Tulane are likely to be ranked ahead of the Blue Devils.

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The perceived runner-up was Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham, who appeared to covet the job, but he ended up re-signing with the Sun Devils early on Saturday morning. Beyond those two, it's unclear where Michigan looks. According to On3's Pete Nakos, there are three names that Michigan is now tracking. (subscription required)

The Crimson Tide beat No. 8 Oklahoma 34-24. The Hurricanes beat No. 7 Texas A&M 10-3. That offset a pair of blowouts in the late games Saturday. No. 6 Ole Miss beat No. 11 Tulane 41-10, and No. 5 Oregon routed No. 12 James Madison 51-34.

Several bowl games are already in the books, but the college football postseason action really heats up Friday as the first round of the College Football Playoff kicks off. That's when No. 9 Alabama heads to No.