Revamped 'CBS Evening News'

The revamped 'CBS Evening News' saw a temporary increase in ratings after Norah O'Donnell's departure, but experts predict the spike will not last. Critics describe the new anchor team as 'stodgy' and the program remains behind ABC and NBC in ratings. The new format focuses on in-depth storytelling and cost-cutting measures.

College Football Playoff Format Change

The College Football Playoff will now have five conference champions and seven at-large selections. The change was prompted by realignment and the disassembling of the Pac-12. The original plan was for six highest-ranked conference champions and six at-large selections, but it changed to five conference champions and seven at-large selections due to the Pac-12's demise.