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How to Watch the NCAA Football Championship

The excitement of college football culminates in the NCAA Football Championship, a highly anticipated event for fans across the nation. With an expanded playoff format, following your favorite team through the postseason has never been more engaging. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to watch the championship, including key dates, matchups, and television schedules.

2025-26 College Football Playoff Schedule

The 2025-26 College Football Playoff (CFP) marks the second year of the 12-team format, promising even more thrilling contests. The schedule spans from December 19, 2025, to January 19, 2026, offering several weeks of high-stakes football. The bracket and matchups were announced on Sunday, December 2025.

First Round (Dec. 19-20)

The first round of the CFP features exciting matchups, setting the stage for the quarterfinals. Here are a few examples of potential first-round games:

  • Friday, Dec: No. 9 Alabama 34, No.
  • Saturday, Dec: No. 10 Miami (Fla.) 10, No.
  • No. 5 Oregon 51, No.

Quarterfinals (Dec. 31-Jan. 1)

The Quarterfinals take place on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Here are a few examples of potential Quarterfinals games:

  • Wednesday, Dec: No. 10 Miami (Fla.) 24, No.
  • Thursday, Jan: No. 5 Oregon 23, No.
  • No. 1 Indiana 38, No.
  • No. 6 Ole Miss 39, No.

Semifinals (Jan. 8-9)

The Semifinals narrow the field to the final two teams. Here are a few examples of potential Semifinals games:

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  • Thursday, Jan: No. 10 Miami (Fla.) 31, No.
  • Friday, Jan: No. 1 Indiana 56, No.

CFP National Championship Game (Monday, Jan. 19)

The CFP National Championship Game is scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026, and will be held in Miami Gardens, Fla. This highly anticipated game will determine the national champion.

  • No. 1 Indiana 27, No.

Previous Championship Games

To understand the magnitude of the CFP National Championship Game, looking back at previous years can provide context. Here are some notable results from recent championship games:

  • No. 4 Ohio State 42, No.
  • No. 2 Alabama 45, No.
  • No. 2 Clemson 35, No.
  • No. 4 Alabama 26, No.
  • No. 2 Clemson 44, No.
  • No. 1 LSU 42, No.
  • No. 1 Alabama 52, No.
  • No. 3 Georgia 33, No.
  • No. 1 Georgia 65, No.
  • No. 1 Michigan 34, No.

2027-2029 Future Dates

Mark your calendars for the upcoming championship games:

  • 2027: Jan.
  • 2028: Jan.
  • 2029: Jan.

2026 First Round, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals Results

Here are the results of the 2026 First Round, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals games:

First Round (Dec. 20-21)

  • Friday, Dec. 20: No. 7 Notre Dame 27, No.
  • Saturday, Dec. 21: No. 6 Penn State 38, No.
  • Saturday, Dec. 21: No. 5 Texas 38, No.
  • Saturday, Dec. 21: No. 8 Ohio State 42, No.

Quarterfinals (Dec. 31-Jan. 1)

  • Fiesta Bowl: No. 6 Penn State 31, No.
  • Peach Bowl: No. 5 Texas 39, No.
  • Rose Bowl: No. 8 Ohio State 41, No.
  • Sugar Bowl: No. 7 Notre Dame 23, No.

Semifinals (Jan. 8-9)

  • Orange Bowl: No. 7 Notre Dame 27, No.
  • Cotton Bowl: No. 8 Ohio State 28, No.

CFP National Championship

  • No. 8 Ohio State 34, No.

Regular Season Games

While the championship is the ultimate goal, the journey there involves a full regular season of exciting matchups. Here are some examples of regular season games:

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  • Saturday, Aug: No. 22 Iowa State 24, No.
  • Thursday, Aug: South Florida 34, No.
  • Friday, Aug: No.
  • Saturday, Aug: No.
  • No. 3 Ohio State 14, No.
  • No. Florida State 31, No.
  • No. 9 LSU 17, No.
  • Sunday, Aug: No.
  • No. 10 Miami (Fla.) 27, No.
  • Monday, Sept: No.
  • Friday, Sept: No.
  • Saturday, Sept: No.
  • No. Baylor 48, No.
  • Merrimack 31, St.
  • Idaho 37, St.
  • South Florida 18, No.
  • No. 18 Oklahoma 24, No.
  • Abilene Christian 28, Stephen F.
  • Thursday, Sept: No.
  • Friday, Sept: No.
  • Saturday, Sept: No.
  • Georgia Tech 24, No.
  • Aurora 35, at Mount St.
  • No. 6 Georgia 44, No.
  • No. 5 Miami (Fla.) 49, No.
  • No. 16 Texas A&M 41, No.
  • Vanderbilt 31, No.
  • Stephen F.
  • Thursday, Sept: No.
  • Friday, Sept: No.
  • Saturday, Sept: No.
  • No. 17 Texas Tech 34, No.
  • Hope 31, Mount St.
  • St.
  • No. 11 Oklahoma 24, No.
  • No.19 Indiana 63, No.
  • Stephen F.
  • Thursday, Sept: No.
  • Friday, Sept: Virginia 46, No.
  • Arizona State 27, No.
  • Saturday, Sept: No.
  • No. 23 Illinois 34, No.
  • No. 13 Ole Miss 24, No.
  • San Diego 30, St.
  • No. 6 Oregon 30, No.
  • No. 17 Alabama 24, No.
  • Stephen F.
  • Thursday, Oct: No.
  • Friday, Oct: No.
  • Saturday, Oct: No.
  • Cincinnati 38, No.
  • Mount St.
  • UCLA 42, No.
  • Florida 29, No.
  • No. 10 Alabama 30, No.
  • Stephen F.
  • No. 3 Miami (Fla.) 28, No.
  • Wednesday, Oct: No.
  • Thursday, Oct: No.
  • Friday, Oct: No.
  • Saturday, Oct: No.
  • No. 1 Ohio State 34, No.
  • No. 8 Alabama 27, No.
  • Pitt 34, No.
  • Delaware State 70, Southern Conn.
  • St.
  • New Haven 69, Wester Conn.
  • Central Conn.
  • Idaho St. 48, Montana St.
  • No. 7 Indiana 30, No.
  • Texas 23, No.
  • Colorado 24, No.
  • USC 31, No.
  • Utah 42, No.
  • Tuesday, Oct: No.
  • Wednesday, Oct: No.
  • Thursday, Oct: No.
  • Friday, Oct: Louisville 24, No.
  • Minnesota 24, No.
  • Saturday, Oct: St.
  • No. 3 Indiana 38, Michigan State 13
  • No. 9 Georgia 43, No.
  • Arizona State 26, No.
  • UAB 31, No.
  • Stephen F.
  • No. 6 Alabama 37, No.
  • No. 13 Notre Dame 34, No.
  • No. 15 BYU 24, No.
  • Saturday, Oct: No.
  • No. 8 Ole Miss 34, No.
  • Memphis 34, No.
  • Tennessee Tech 42, Southeast Missouri St.
  • St.
  • Mount St.
  • No. 10 Vanderbilt 17, No.
  • Washington 42, No.
  • Stephen F.
  • No. 3 Texas A&M 49, No.
  • Houston 24, No.
  • Tuesday, Oct: No.
  • Wednesday, Oct: No.
  • Thursday, Oct: No.
  • Friday, Oct: No.
  • Tuesday, Oct: No.
  • Wednesday, Oct: No.
  • Thursday, Oct: No.
  • Friday, Oct: No.
  • Saturday, Nov: No.
  • No. 20 Texas 34, No.
  • SMU 26, No.
  • West Virginia 45, No.
  • Johnson C.
  • Stephen F.
  • NC State 48, No.
  • No. 18 Oklahoma 33, No.
  • No. 24 Utah 45, No.
  • Tuesday, Nov: No.
  • Wednesday, Nov: No.
  • Thursday, Nov: No.
  • Friday, Nov: No.
  • Saturday, Nov: No.
  • No. 7 BYU 29, No.
  • St.
  • Mount St.
  • Stephen F.
  • No. 9 Oregon 18, No.
  • No. 3 Texas A&M 38, No.
  • Wisconsin 13, No.
  • Wake Forest 16, No.
  • Cal 29, No.
  • Tuesday, Nov: No.
  • Wednesday, Nov: No.
  • Thursday, Nov: No.
  • Friday, Nov: Clemson 20, No.
  • Saturday, Nov: No.
  • No. 9 Notre Dame 37, No.
  • Arizona 30, No.
  • Navy 41, No.
  • No. 11 Oklahoma 23, No.
  • No. 17 Southern Cal. 26, No.
  • Stephen F.
  • No. 5 Georgia 35, No.
  • Tuesday, Nov: No.
  • Wednesday, Nov: No.
  • Thursday, Nov: Stephen F.
  • Friday, Nov: No.
  • Saturday, Nov: No.
  • No. 8 Oklahoma 17, No.
  • Frostburg State 21, Johnson C.
  • No. 7 Oregon 42, No.
  • North Dakota State 62, St.
  • TCU 17, No.
  • Pitt 42, No.
  • Wisconsin 27, No.
  • Tuesday, Nov: No.
  • Thursday, Nov: No.
  • Friday, Nov: No.
  • No. 4 Georgia 16, No.
  • No. 16 Texas 27, No.
  • No. 25 Arizona 23, No.
  • Saturday, Nov: No.
  • No. 12 Miami (Fla.) 38, No.
  • No. 1 Ohio State 27, No.
  • No. 14 Vanderbilt 45, No.
  • Friday, Dec: No.
  • No. 20 Tulane 34, No.
  • Saturday, Dec: No.
  • No. 4 Texas Tech 34, No.
  • No. 7 SFA 41, No.
  • No. 3 Montana 50, No.
  • No. 3 Georgia 28, No.
  • Duke 27, No.
  • No. 2 Indiana 13, No.
  • No. 8 UC Davis 47, No.
  • Friday, Dec: No.
  • Wednesday, Dec: No.
  • Thursday, Jan: No.
  • Thursday, Jan: No.
  • Thursday, Jan: No.
  • Thursday, Jan: No.
  • Friday, Jan: No.
  • Monday, Jan: No.

Bowl Games

Bowl games are a significant part of the college football postseason. Here are some notable bowl game results:

  • Rose Bowl: No. 2 Oregon 59, No.
  • Sugar Bowl: No. 4 Ohio State 42, No.
  • CFP National Championship Game: No. 4 Ohio State 42, No.
  • Orange Bowl: No. 1 Clemson 37, No.
  • Cotton Bowl: No. 2 Alabama 38, No.
  • CFP National Championship Game: No. 2 Alabama 45, No.
  • Fiesta Bowl: No. 2 Clemson 31, No.
  • Peach Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 24, No.
  • CFP National Championship Game: No. 2 Clemson 35, No.
  • Rose Bowl: No. 3 Georgia 54, No.
  • Sugar Bowl: No. 4 Alabama 24, No.
  • CFP National Championship Game: No. 4 Alabama 26, No.
  • Orange Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 45, No.
  • Cotton Bowl: No. 2 Clemson 30, No.
  • CFP National Championship Game: No. 2 Clemson 44, No.
  • Peach Bowl: No. 1 LSU 63, No.
  • Fiesta Bowl: No. 3 Clemson 29, No.
  • CFP National Championship Game: No. 1 LSU 42, No.
  • Rose Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 31, No.
  • Sugar Bowl: No. 3 Ohio State 49, No.
  • CFP National Championship Game: No. 1 Alabama 52, No.
  • Cotton Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 27, No.
  • Orange Bowl: No. 3 Georgia 34, No.
  • CFP National Championship Game: No. 3 Georgia 33, No.
  • Peach Bowl: No. 1 Georgia 42, No.
  • Fiesta Bowl: No. 3 TCU 51, No.
  • CFP National Championship Game: No. 1 Georgia 65, No.
  • Rose Bowl: No. 1 Michigan 27, No.
  • Sugar Bowl: No. 2 Washington 37, No.
  • CFP National Championship Game: No. 1 Michigan 34, No.

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