Boise State clinched a first-round bye in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff, but Penn State was too much for Boise State to handle. On Wednesday, just a week after the loss, Boise State rewarded Director of Athletics Jeramiah Dickey with a new contract extension, per the official release from the program.

Boise State's loss to Penn State in the Playoff quarterfinals underscored a crucial flaw in a system meant to reward conference champions.

The Orange Bowl between Penn State and Notre Dame could be a rock fight, and Texas can keep it close against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.

The quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff delivered several memorable performances, including the 1-seed and 2-seed getting blasted out of the field with ease. In a rematch between Ohio State and undefeated Oregon,

Star power is abundant in Penn State vs. Notre Dame and Ohio State vs. Texas. Here are the players you won’t want to miss in this week’s national semifinals.

Thursday's Sugar Bowl game between No. 7 Notre Dame and No. 2 Georgia. Penn State never trailed against Boise State, building a 14-0 lead in the first quarter before taking a 17-7 lead into the half.

The College Football Playoff will take place at the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl for the semifinals. Here’s a look at the bracket and the schedule.