CFP Championship Advisory
Editors: To help you with planning for the College Football Playoff national championship game, here are some of our plans. This advisory is subject to change and will be updated until the title game on Jan. 13 in New Orleans between LSU and Clemson. Please contact Oscar Dixon ([email protected]) with any questions. All times Eastern.
THURSDAY, Jan. 9
FBC--CFP Championship Preview Capsule
No. 1 LSU and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow faces No. 3 Clemson, the defending national champions, in the College Football Playoff title game. Clemson has won 29 straight games and another title would make the Tigers just the fourth program since 1936 to win three in four years. LSU is seeking its fourth national title overall and first since 2007. Burrow has thrown a Southeastern Conference record 55 touchdown passes. Clemson has yet to lose when sophomore quarterback Trevor Lawrence starts, going 25-0. By College Football Writer Ralph Russo. Sent: 450 words, photos
FRIDAY, Jan. 10
FBC—CFP-Championship-LSU-Orgeron
A look inside the life and journey of LSU coach Ed Orgeron, the raspy-voiced Cajun who has the top-ranked Tigers poised to capture a national title in their own backyard. By Brett Martel. Upcoming: 850 words, photos by 11 a.m.
FBC—CFP Championship-Teams Arrive
NEW ORLEANS — After nearly two weeks on campus after their College Football Playoff semifinal victories, No. 1 LSU and No. 3 Clemson at last arrive at the site where they’ll decide the national championship on Monday night. By Pete Iacobelli. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos by 5 p.m.
SATURDAY, Jan. 11
FBC--CFP Championship-Receivers
NEW ORLEANS — This seems to be the golden age of receivers. Big, fast, and virtually unstoppable pass catchers are everywhere in college football, cultivated by the same system of seven-on-seven ball that has helped produce so many way-beyond-their-years quarterbacks. The College Football Playoff national championship game features two teams loaded at wide out. Stars such as LSU’s Ja’Marr Chase and Clemson’s Tee Higgins have become essential components for teams with title aspirations. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. UPCOMING: 750 words, with photos, by 4 p.m.
Also:
— FBC—CFP Championship-Why Clemson Will Win. by Pete Iacobelli. Upcoming: 500 words, photos by 2 p.m.
FBC—CFP Championship-Why LSU Will Win. By Brett Martel. Upcoming: 500 words, photos by 2 p.m.
SUNDAY, Jan. 12
FBC--CFP Championship Preview
NEW ORLEANS — Dabo Swinney and Clemson had to take down a dynasty to become national champions and now are on the verge of claiming a spot for themselves among the greatest runs in college football history. If the Tigers beat No. 1 LSU they will become the 12th team in the AP poll era, starting in 1936, to claim consecutive national titles and just the fourth team to win three in four seasons. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. UPCOMING: 800 words, with photos, by 3 p.m.
MONDAY, Jan. 13
NEW ORLEANS — Ed Orgeron and top-ranked LSU look to cap off one of the most impressive seasons in school history when they take on Dabo Swinney and Clemson in the CFP national championship game. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos. Game starts at 8 p.m.
— With: Sidebars on merit
PREVIOUSLY MOVED
FBC--CFP Championship-Matchups
What can Clemson and defensive coordinator Brent Venables do to slow down Heisman winner Joe Burrow and LSU. The versatility of All-America linebacker Isaiah Williams could be crucial for the defending national champions as they seek a repeat. How will LSU respond to the suddenly dangerous running of Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence? By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo. UPCOMING: 750 words, with photos. Wednesday, Jan. 8
FBC--CFP Championship-The Long Wait
The longer than usual gap between the CFP semi finals and the title game doesn't seem to have dampened interest in the LSU-Clemson showdown. With LSU playing at “home" in New Orleans and the Saints ousted from the NFL playoffs, interest is high in the Big Easy. Players have embraced the break, coaches are dealing with rust vs rest and fans may be getting a little antsy. By Pete Iacobelli. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Tuesday, Jan. 7
FBC--CFP Championship-Running Backs
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson tailback Travis Etienne thought as a boy he'd run for touchdowns in front of screaming LSU fans. The Louisiana native will get that chance when his team faces his top-ranked LSU in the national title game Jan. 13 in New Orleans. By Pete Iacobelli. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Monday, Jan. 6