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College Football Showdown: Key Games Shape Playoff Seeding

11/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

The regular-season weekend shapes playoff seedings for college football.
Harvard University and Yale University will play the 141st Harvard-Yale game to decide the Ivy League champion.
In the Big Sky, No. 2 University of Montana faces No. 3 Montana State University for the title.
In the Colonial Athletic Association, University of Rhode Island, Monmouth University, or Villanova University could clinch the title.
The bracket will be announced on November 23.

History

Historical Context

The 1887 Harvard-Yale football game marked the start of a historic rivalry, with Yale finishing that season undefeated at 9–0 and Harvard at 10–1. This matchup laid the groundwork for college football's popularity, culminating in attendance exceeding 100,000 in recent years. The ongoing significance of this rivalry continues to shape university identities and playoff dynamics in American sports culture.

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Story summary

The regular-season weekend shapes playoff seedings for college football.
Harvard University and Yale University will play the 141st Harvard-Yale game to decide the Ivy League champion.
In the Big Sky, No. 2 University of Montana faces No. 3 Montana State University for the title.
In the Colonial Athletic Association, University of Rhode Island, Monmouth University, or Villanova University could clinch the title.
The bracket will be announced on November 23.

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