Alabama, despite lobbying by its coach, Nick Saban, was left out for the second time under the four-team playoff format. Instead, Georgia will play Ohio State and Michigan will play Texas Christian in the semifinals.
Tag: Playoff Games
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Losses by T.C.U. and U.S.C. Leave Playoff Powers With Unappealing Choices
The College Football Playoff is expanding to 12 teams in the 2024 season. But right now, it’s having trouble enough finding four worthy contenders.
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Houston Astros Win World Series
Dogged by criticism that they could not win without sign-stealing, Houston beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to complete a nearly perfect postseason.
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Dusty Baker Has Managed in Two of Three Postseason No-Hitters
Manager Dusty Baker has been in a dugout for two of Major League Baseball’s three postseason no-hitters: Roy Halladay’s in 2010 and the Astros’ combined effort in Game 4.
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Christian Javier and Astros Throw Second No-Hitter in World Series History
Cristian Javier and three relievers shut down the powerful Philadelphia Phillies, tying the World Series and accomplishing a feat that hadn’t happened since 1956.