On the same day millions of Americans cast their ballot, BYU found its place in the polls. The Cougars checked in at No. 9 when the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season were released Tuesday. BYU, sitting at 8-0, is threatening to make its ...

It's a new era for the College Football Playoff, with the field growing from four to 12 this season. That means three times as many programs will gain entry, but, beginning with Tuesday's initial playoff rankings,