Despite sellout claims, visible empty seats at the Fiesta Bowl and other College Football Playoff games raise questions about fan travel logistics and scheduling challenges.

Unlike last night’s College Football Playoff matchup, both programs participating in Friday's second semifinal can at least claim national championships in the 21st century. But they, too, have legions of devoted followers who are not exactly known for their patience when it comes to title aspirations.

A failure to punch the football into the end zone in the final minutes of the Cotton Bowl doomed Texas in a 28-14 loss at AT&T Stadium.