Penn State and SMU carry the weight of history into their CFP debuts. They're both trying to shed it SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee celebrates after winning an NCAA college football game against Virginia Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Penn State head coach James Franklin watches from the sideline during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons leaves the field after their win against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson (44) gestures after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir, left, is congratulated by guard Connor McGovern after scoring against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)
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SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee celebrates after winning an NCAA college football game against Virginia Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)