Unveiling the 2024-25 College Football Playoff Journey
First Round (Dec. 20-21)
On Friday, December 20th, No. 10 Indiana takes on No. 7 Notre Dame at 8 p.m. on ABC/ESPN. This matchup is sure to be a thrilling battle as both teams bring their A-games. Then, on Saturday, December 21st, No. 11 SMU faces No. 6 Penn State at 12 p.m. on TNT/MAX. The afternoon continues with No. 12 Clemson taking on No. 5 Texas at 4 p.m. on TNT/MAX. And to cap off the day, No. 9 Tennessee goes up against No. 8 Ohio State at 8 p.m. on ABC/ESPN. These first-round games will set the stage for the rest of the playoff.
The excitement builds as these teams battle it out for a chance to move on to the next round. Each game has its own story and potential for upsets, making it a must-watch for football fans.
Quarterfinals (Dec. 31-Jan. 1)
In the Fiesta Bowl, No. 3 Boise State will face the winner of No. 6 Penn State and No. 11 SMU on Tuesday, December 31st, at 7:30 p.m. on ABC/ESPN. The Peach Bowl will see No. 4 Arizona State take on the winner of No. 5 Texas and No. 12 Clemson at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1st, on ABC/ESPN. The Rose Bowl will feature No. 1 Oregon against the winner of No. 8 Ohio State and No. 9 Tennessee at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1st, on ABC/ESPN. Finally, the Sugar Bowl will have No. 2 Georgia facing the winner of No. 7 Notre Dame and No. 10 Indiana at 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1st, on ABC/ESPN. These quarterfinal games will determine which teams advance to the semifinals.
The competition heats up as the top teams battle it out in these high-stakes matchups. The potential for exciting plays and unexpected outcomes is high, making these games a must-see for football fans.
Semifinals (Jan. 9-10)
The Orange Bowl will take place on Thursday, January 9th, at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. The Cotton Bowl will follow on Friday, January 10th, at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. These semifinal games will showcase the best of the best as the remaining teams fight for a spot in the CFP National Championship.
The intensity is palpable as the teams prepare for these crucial games. The stakes are high, and the players will leave it all on the field in an effort to advance to the championship.
CFP National Championship
The highly anticipated CFP National Championship will be held on Monday, January 20th, at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the moment that the teams have been working towards all season. The championship game will determine the ultimate champion of the 2024-25 College Football Playoff.
The atmosphere will be electric as the two best teams face off in this showdown. Fans from all over will be cheering on their favorite teams, and the excitement will be palpable. It's a moment that football fans will never forget.