A trend that Georgia will need to break to be successful in the college football playoffs. The Georgia Bulldogs are tasked with going up against Notre Dame in the college football playoffs in the Sugar Bowl.

The expanded college football playoffs — something football fans have been wanting for decades — are finally here.

What was once a competition of four is now a mini-tournament of the 12 best teams in the country, fighting for the ultimate prize. These are the teams of the College Football Playoff.

Darrel K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium rocking with Longhorn football in December is certainly something Austin is not used to. But it's happening Saturday with the first round of the college football playoffs happening against Clemson.

The Browns gave the keys to quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson after benching Jameis Winston. The Browns are finishing the season in tank mode. The Browns are currently 3-11 and would have the seventh pick in the draft if the season ended today. The team could climb into the top five and still have an outside shot for the top pick.

The College Football Playoff bracket is down to its final eight teams, with the quarterfinals set to help fans ring in the new year.

Explore key takeaways from the college football playoffs, including Texas and Ohio State's resurgence, and predictions for the upcoming quarterfinals.

The Sun Devils from Arizona State are another team making their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff. Similar to the first quarterfinal game between Boise State and Penn State, this one also features one team with a stud running back who will have to come up big for his team to have a chance at moving on.