Big kicks, big misses and big returns: special teams creating game-changing moments in the CFP

Texas wide receiver Silas Bolden (11) runs against Arizona State during the first half in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Atlanta.

Texas wide receiver Silas Bolden (11) runs against Arizona State during the first half in the quarterfinals of a College Football Playoff, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)


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AUSTIN, Texas — Special teams have produced some nerve-wracking, game-changing and game-clinching moments so far in the College Football Playoff. The potential for more pressure gets even bigger heading into the semifinals with Notre Dame-Penn State on Thursday night in the Orange Bowl and then Ohio State-Texas on Friday night in the Cotton Bowl. Notre Dame's kicking woes looks resolved. Texas' look to be getting worse. And big kick returns have delivered game-changing touchdowns.

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