Defenses are winning out as the College Football Playoff moves on to the semifinals. Ohio State, Notre Dame and Texas have top-five national pass defenses. The exception, Penn State, has perhaps the best individual defensive player in the field,

American's confidence — and once-in-a-generation talent — has the full attention of the Ducks defense heading into a College Football Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.

W ith only four teams left in the College Football Playoff, two games will decide who gets the opportunity to play in the national championship game. The quarterfinal round solidi

Ohio State and Texas meet in the Cotton Bowl as part of the College Football Playoff semifinals.  The Buckeyes have emerged as the National Championship favorit