2024-25 College Football Playoff Schedule: Dates, TV channels, locations, scores
The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff is underway. Who will claim the coveted national title? Which teams will rise to the occasion and deliver unforgettable performances? Here's a complete guide to the dates, times and matchups, so you don't miss a single moment of the postseason action - all times Eastern.
2024-25 College Football Playoff Schedule
Playoff Semifinals
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Friday, January 10, 2025
- Cotton Bowl: Ohio State vs. Texas - 7:30 p.m. on ESPN (Arlington, Texas)
CFP National Championship Game
- CFP National Championship Game - 7:30 p.m. on ESPN (Atlanta, Georgia)
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2024-25 College Football Playoff Scores
Playoff Quarterfinals
- Penn State 31, Boise State 14
- Texas 39, Arizona State 31 (2 OT)
- Ohio State 41, Oregon 21
- Notre Dame 23, Georgia 10
Playoff Round 1
How many teams make the College Football Playoff?
This year, for the first time, 12 teams were selected for the College Football Playoff by a 13-member committee. From 2014-2024, four teams were selected for the College Football Playoff.
How will the new 12-team CFP work?
The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff features five automatic bids for the highest-ranked conference champions. The remaining seven spots are filled by the next highest-ranked teams overall. The top four teams advanced directly to the quarterfinals.
When are the final College Football Playoff Rankings released?
The final selection committee rankings for the 2024 season were released on Sunday, December 8 - also known as Selection Day. The committee also announced the 12-team playoff bracket as well as game locations and sites.
Where can I watch the College Football Playoff? What channel will it be on?
The College Football Playoff will air on ESPN, ABC and TNT.
How can I stream the College Football Playoff?
ESPN, ABC and TNT can be streamed with services such as YouTubeTV or FuboTV.