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2024-25 College Football Playoff Schedule: Dates, TV channels, locations

Updated Dec. 13, 2024 11:52 a.m. ET

The countdown is on for the College Football Playoff. 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 Round 1

Friday, December 20, 2024

Indiana vs. Notre Dame - 8 p.m. on ABC/ESPN (South Bend, Indiana)

Saturday, December 21, 2024

SMU vs. Penn State - 12 p.m. on TNT (University Park, PA)
Clemson vs. Texas - 4 p.m. on TNT (Austin, TX)
Tennessee vs. Ohio State - 8 p.m. on ABC/ESPN (Columbus, OH)

Playoff Quarterfinals

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Fiesta Bowl: TBD vs. Boise State - 7:30 p.m. on ESPN (Glendale, Arizona)

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Peach Bowl: TBD vs. Arizona State - 1 p.m. on ESPN (Atlanta, Georgia)
Rose Bowl: TBD vs. Oregon - 5 p.m. on ESPN (Pasadena, California)
Sugar Bowl: TBD vs. Georgia - 8:45 p.m. on ESPN (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Playoff Semifinals

Thursday, January 9, 2025

CFP Semifinal Game (Orange Bowl) - 7:30 p.m. on ESPN (Miami Gardens, Florida)

Friday, January 10, 2025

CFP Semifinal Game (Cotton Bowl) - 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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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.