Your Guide to Watching the College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff (CFP) is an exciting culmination of the college football season, featuring the nation's top teams competing for the national championship. With a new format and a thrilling lineup of games, here's everything you need to know about how to watch the College Football Playoff.

The Expanded College Football Playoff Format

The College Football Playoff has expanded to include twelve teams. This expansion provides more opportunities for teams to compete for the national title and adds more excitement to the postseason. The first round of the college football playoff is the only round played on the home field of the higher seeded opponent.

Teams with a First-Round Bye

Teams bolded have a first round bye.

2025 College Football Playoff Schedule

Here is an updated college football TV schedule for the 2025 season, up through the 2025-26 FBS bowl game season. All times Eastern.

First Round

Friday, Dec.
- No. 9 Alabama def. No. 8 Oklahoma
- No. 10 Miami (Fla.) def. No. 7 Texas A&M
Saturday, Dec.
- No. 6 Ole Miss def. No. 11 BYU
- No. 5 Oregon def. No. 12 TCU

Quarterfinals

Wednesday, Dec.
- No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.)
Thursday, Jan.
- No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon
Tuesday, Dec.
- No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama
Monday, Jan.
- No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss

Semifinals

Thursday, Jan.
Friday, Jan.

CFP National Championship Game

Monday, Jan.
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Where to Watch CFP Games

Where can I watch CFP games?

First Round Game Recaps

#9 Alabama def. No. 8 Oklahoma: The teams traded punches throughout the second half, but Alabama’s defense was too overwhelming in the end. Alabama gets #1 Indiana.
#5 Oregon def. No. 12 TCU: Oregon scored touchdowns on their first six drives and TCU couldn’t keep pace. A blocked punt was a twist of the knife.
#6 Ole Miss def. No. 11 BYU: No Lane Kiffin, no problem for Ole Miss. The Rebels needed three plays in 59 seconds to take a 7-0 lead, and it was over from there in a rout of the Green Wave. Ole Miss gets a much greater test in round two.
#10 Miami (Fla.) def. No. 7 Texas A&M: Miami and Texas A&M held each other scoreless in the first half. Miami’s defense was exceptional.

Quarterfinals Matchups

No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.): Ohio State and Miami each boast one of the nation’s best defenses.
No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon: Texas Tech is once again one of the most potent offenses in the country. They’re second in points scored and rank fifth in total yards per game, including third in passing. Oregon is also one of the nation’s best offenses again. They’re sixth in points scored and 10th in total yards. And then there are the defenses. Those are top ten units too!
No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama: Indiana’s 11-2 season in 2024 was miraculously eclipsed by the first undefeated season in the school’s history since 1945. The Hoosiers and Mendoza get another legacy test against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss: Ole Miss fared just fine without now-former head coach Lane Kiffin in their round one rout of Tulane. Georgia had one of the most quietly dominant seasons in history. Their defense was once again one of the nation’s most stout, allowing just under 16 points a game and just 284 total yards. Offensively, as is always the case with Georgia, the run game makes the team go. Running back Nate Frazier led the team with 861 yards.

A Look Back at Recent CFP National Championship Games

To further illustrate the excitement and competition of the College Football Playoff, here's a look back at the results of recent CFP National Championship Games:

Rose Bowl: No. 2 Oregon 59, No. 3 Florida State 20
Sugar Bowl: No. 4 Ohio State 42, No. 1 Alabama 35
CFP National Championship Game: No. 4 Ohio State 42, No. 2 Oregon 20
Orange Bowl: No. 1 Clemson 37, No. 4 Oklahoma 17
Cotton Bowl: No. 2 Alabama 38, No. 3 Michigan State 0
CFP National Championship Game: No. 2 Alabama 45, No. 1 Clemson 40
Fiesta Bowl: No. 2 Clemson 31, No. 3 Ohio State 0
Peach Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 24, No. 4 Washington 7
CFP National Championship Game: No. 2 Clemson 35, No. 1 Alabama 31
Rose Bowl: No. 3 Georgia 54, No. 2 Oklahoma 48
Sugar Bowl: No. 4 Alabama 24, No. 1 Clemson 6
CFP National Championship Game: No. 4 Alabama 26, No. 3 Georgia 23
Orange Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 45, No. 4 Oklahoma 34
Cotton Bowl: No. 2 Clemson 30, No. 3 Notre Dame 3
CFP National Championship Game: No. 2 Clemson 44, No. 1 Alabama 16
Peach Bowl: No. 1 LSU 63, No. 4 Oklahoma 28
Fiesta Bowl: No. 3 Clemson 29, No. 2 Ohio State 23
CFP National Championship Game: No. 1 LSU 42, No. 3 Clemson 25
Rose Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 31, No. 4 Notre Dame 14
Sugar Bowl: No. 3 Ohio State 49, No. 2 Clemson 28
CFP National Championship Game: No. 1 Alabama 52, No. 3 Ohio State 24
Cotton Bowl: No. 1 Alabama 27, No. 4 Cincinnati 6
Orange Bowl: No. 3 Georgia 34, No. 2 Michigan 11
CFP National Championship Game: No. 3 Georgia 33, No. 1 Alabama 18
Peach Bowl: No. 1 Georgia 42, No. 4 Ohio State 41
Fiesta Bowl: No. 3 TCU 51, No. 2 Michigan 45
CFP National Championship Game: No. 1 Georgia 65, No. 3 TCU 7
Rose Bowl: No. 1 Michigan 27, No. 4 Alabama 20
Sugar Bowl: No. 2 Washington 37, No. 3 Texas 31
CFP National Championship Game: No. 1 Michigan 34, No. 2 Washington 13

Regular Season Games

Saturday, Aug. No. 22 Iowa State 24, No. UC Davis vs.
Thursday, Aug. South Florida 34, No. St. Houston 27, Stephen F.
Friday, Aug. No. Saturday, Aug. No. 3 Ohio State 14, No.
No. No. Florida State 31, No. Johnson C.
No. No. No. 9 LSU 17, No.
Sunday, Aug. No. 10 Miami (Fla.) 27, No.
Monday, Sept. No.
Friday, Sept. No. Saturday, Sept. No. Baylor 48, No.
No. Merrimack 31, St. St.
No. Idaho 37, St. South Florida 18, No.
No. Abilene Christian 28, Stephen F.
Thursday, Sept. No.
Friday, Sept. No. Georgia Tech 24, No.
Saturday, Sept. No. 6 Georgia 44, No.
No. No. 5 Miami (Fla.) 49, No.
No. No. 16 Texas A&M 41, No. Vanderbilt 31, No. Stephen F.
Thursday, Sept. No.
Friday, Sept. No. 17 Texas Tech 34, No. Hope 31, Mount St. St.
Saturday, Sept. 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. 23 Illinois 34, No. No. 13 Ole Miss 24, No. San Diego 30, St.
No. 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.
No. UCLA 42, No. Florida 29, No. No. 10 Alabama 30, No. Stephen F.
No. No. 3 Miami (Fla.) 28, No.
Wednesday, Oct. No.
Thursday, Oct. No.
Friday, Oct. No. Saturday, Oct. No. 1 Ohio State 34, No. No. 8 Alabama 27, No. Pitt 34, No. Delaware State 70, Southern Conn. No. St. New Haven 69, Wester Conn. Central Conn. Idaho St. 48, Montana St.
No. 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. No. 6 Alabama 37, No. No. 13 Notre Dame 34, No. No. 15 BYU 24, No.
Saturday, Oct. 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. No. 3 Texas A&M 49, No. Houston 24, No.
Tuesday, Oct. No.
Wednesday, Oct. No.
Thursday, Oct. No.
Friday, Oct. No. Saturday, Nov. 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. 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. 9 Notre Dame 37, No. Arizona 30, No. Navy 41, No. 11 Oklahoma 23, No. No. 17 Southern Cal. 26, No. Stephen F.
No. No. 5 Georgia 35, No.
Tuesday, Nov. No.
Wednesday, Nov. No.
Thursday, Nov. Stephen F.
Friday, Nov. No. Saturday, Nov. No. 8 Oklahoma 17, No. Frostburg State 21, Johnson C.
No. 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. 4 Georgia 16, No. No. 16 Texas 27, No. 25 Arizona 23, No.
Saturday, Nov. No. 12 Miami (Fla.) 38, No. No. 1 Ohio State 27, No. No. 14 Vanderbilt 45, No.
Friday, Dec. No. 20 Tulane 34, No.
Saturday, Dec. No. 4 Texas Tech 34, No. No. 7 SFA 41, No. No. 3 Montana 50, No. No. 3 Georgia 28, 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.

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