December 7, 2024 marks a significant day as ESPN has finally announced when fans will get to know the CFP bracket. The show, which lasts for four hours from 12 to 4 p.m. ET, will reveal the CFP top 25 rankings and the bracket within the first 30 minutes. This is a moment that fans have been eagerly awaiting.

ESPN Brings You the Inside Scoop on the CFP

Main Coverage Group

The main coverage group will be led by Rece Davis with Kirk Herbstreit, Joey Galloway, Booger McFarland and Greg McElroy. These experts will provide in-depth analysis and insights throughout the coverage. Their combined knowledge and experience will ensure that fans get a comprehensive understanding of the CFP.

Nick Saban, Pete Thamel and Heather Dinich, along with reporters at team sites, will also be involved. This extensive team will bring you the latest news and updates from around the country.

The New Look of the CFP

Since the 2014 season, the College Football Playoff has been a major part of college football. This year, it has a new look with an expansion from four teams to 12. This means there are automatic qualifiers, byes and more chances for teams to make the field.

Here's a short guide: The five conference champions ranked highest by the selection committee are in automatically. The remaining seven teams in the 12-team field will be the next seven highest-ranked teams. Four of these automatic qualifiers get byes into the quarterfinals and are seeded Nos. 1-4. The fifth-highest-ranked conference champion will be seeded where it was ranked or at No. 12 if it is outside the top 12 rankings. The teams seeded No. 5-12 will play in the first round, with the higher seeds hosting (No. 12 at No. 5, No. 11 at No. 6, No. 10 at No. 7 and No. 9 at No. 8.)

CFP Schedule

First round (Dec. 20-21):

Friday, Dec. 20: 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN

Saturday, Dec. 21: 12 p.m. | TNT

Saturday, Dec. 21: 4 p.m. | TNT

Saturday, Dec. 21: 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN

Quarterfinals (Dec. 31-Jan. 1):

Fiesta Bowl: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 | ESPN

Peach Bowl: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 | ESPN

Rose Bowl: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 | ESPN

Sugar Bowl: 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 | ESPN

Semifinals (Jan. 9-10):

Orange Bowl: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 | ESPN

Cotton Bowl: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 | ESPN

CFP National Championship:

7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 | ESPN

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia

All Prior CFP Championship Games

Here's a rundown of all prior College Football Playoff championship games:

2014: No. 4 Ohio State 42, No. 2 Oregon 20 | Arlington, Texas

2015: No. 2 Alabama 45, No. 1 Clemson 40 | Glendale, Arizona

2016: No. 2 Clemson 35, No. 1 Alabama 31 | Tampa, Florida

2017: No. 4 Alabama 26, No. 3 Georgia 23 | Atlanta, Georgia

2018: No. 2 Clemson 44, No. 1 Alabama 16 | Santa Clara, California

2019: No. 1 LSU 42, No. 3 Clemson 25 | New Orleans, Louisiana

2020: No. 1 Alabama 52, No. 3 Ohio State 24 | Miami Gardens, Florida

2021: No. 3 Georgia 33, No. 1 Alabama 18 | Indianapolis, Indiana

2022: No. 1 Georgia 65, No. 3 TCU 7 | Inglewood, California

2023: No. 1 Michigan 34, No. 2 Washington 13 | Houston, Texas