Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Giovanni Malloy, Ph.d, is a data scientist and sports analyst. South Florida’s early-season Cinderella surge came to a halt in ...

A mere mention of the term "Group of Five" makes certain sects of the college football fandom flare up. There is a seemingly eternal debate -- especially around the College Football Playoff-- ...

Northern Illinoisathletic director Sean Frazier is among a growing number of Group of 5 officials that favor adding a playoff specifically for the Group of 5 schools. "It's time to have a realistic ...

The Group of 5 arrangement with the College Football Playoff became one of the most polarizing topics ahead of the weekend's first-round games. Nick Saban lit the fuse with an unflattering comparison ...

The first two games in the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff were pretty competitive. The final two games, however, were not. For FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt, No ...

The College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams before the 2024 season. The expanded format allows more teams to earn bids, but what makes it especially notable is the automatic inclusion of a Group ...

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Tulane wasn't on the college football radar for decades before ascending to top of the G5. Michael DeMocker / Getty Images The first time Jon Sumrall coached at Tulane, he was ready to get out of ...

Are we asking the correct question about the Group of Five in the Playoff? Tom Hauck / Getty Images The College Football Playoff field is down to eight teams, and the first-round games were split into ...