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CFP Shake-Up: Indiana, Ole Miss, Miami, Oregon Make History

1/7/2026

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The College Football Playoff (CFP) field includes Indiana, Ole Miss, Miami, and Oregon, signaling a major shift in the championship landscape.
Alabama and Ohio State are absent from the final four for the first time since the CFP began in 2014.
Indiana, historically an underdog, is enjoying unprecedented success.
Ole Miss seeks its first championship in more than 40 years, as the semifinals are set to be historic.

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Story summary

The College Football Playoff (CFP) field includes Indiana, Ole Miss, Miami, and Oregon, signaling a major shift in the championship landscape.
Alabama and Ohio State are absent from the final four for the first time since the CFP began in 2014.
Indiana, historically an underdog, is enjoying unprecedented success.
Ole Miss seeks its first championship in more than 40 years, as the semifinals are set to be historic.