Broadcast partner ESPN is working with the CFP to move its original deadline of Dec. 1 to late January, a source said. The CFP's 10 conference commissioners and Notre Dame's athletics director have been in a stalemate regarding the format of the CFP, which could expand from 12 teams to as many as 24 in the near future.

The primary television carriers are the ESPN networks, the Fox Sports networks, plus free TV networks CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC and The CW. The four main telecast windows on Saturdays are noon, 3:30 p.m., 7:30 or 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Alabama football remains alive for the College Football Playoff, but plenty still has to play out. Win the SEC Championship Game, and the Crimson Tide will lock up an automatic bid in the 12-team field as the SEC champ.

Jon Sumrall has a decision to make, and an SEC program has reportedly overtaken another as he weighs his options.

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Vanderbilt seeks its first-ever 10-win season against Tennessee, with both teams aiming to make history in their rivalry game.

National outlets ESPN, CBS Sports, On3 and Sports Illustrated, among others, have Michigan returning to the Orlando, Fla.-based bowl game played at Camping World Stadium. The Wolverines last played in the Citrus Bowl following the 2019 season.