Tom Fornelli

1 week ago | cbssports.com | Chip Patterson |Tom Fornelli

Change is coming to the College Football Playoff. We don't know what the format will look like in 2026 after the Big Ten and SEC gain control over it, but we know it won't look like the version we saw in 2024. That format didn't even last a year, as the powers that be saw the flaws in it and -- rightfully -- made the correct change in going to straight seeds. It was a refreshing breath of fresh air to see swift and productive change. It's also not something I'm counting on becoming the norm.

1 week ago | thepress.net | Tom Fornelli

Tom Fornelli's complete guide to ensuring the best college football product as changes loom ahead of the 2026 season

2 weeks ago | cbssports.com | Tom Fornelli

All the talk about the College Football Playoff these days centers on the future of the tournament's format as it seems the 12-team model is already obsolete. But while everybody's arguing about what the 2026 CFP will look like, we still have to play the 2025 version. Seriously! There's an entire season yet to be played! I know, I forgot, too.

2 weeks ago | cbssports.com | Shehan Jeyarajah |Tom Fornelli

Last season featured one of the most open national championship races we've seen in years. Here's a little secret: The 2025 season is going to be even closer. No program has better than +600 odds to win the national championship, leaving the door open to runs from numerous teams. With that in mind, the offseason has presented plenty of time for hype to build in several corners of the college football world.

2 weeks ago | cbssports.com | Tom Fornelli

Outstanding seasons from Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley and Baltimore's Derrick Henry sparked discussion about the "return of running backs" during the 2024 NFL season. While there has long been an existential crisis surrounding the position at the pro level, the importance of running backs has remained steady in college football. They might not win the Heisman Trophy as often as they used to -- thanks to the rise of passing offenses -- but the position remains essential.