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2024-25 College Football Playoff Bracket: Updated after Week 12

Updated Nov. 20, 2024 9:45 a.m. ET

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We are down to our final few weeks of college football's regular season. Let's take a look at what a potential 12-team College Football Playoff Bracket might look like come December. Check out everything you need to know about the 2024-25 College Football Playoff Bracket below: 

2024-25 College Football Playoff Bracket

Playoff Round 1

• No. 12 BYU vs. No. 5 Ohio State
• No. 11 Georgia vs. No. 6 Penn State
• No. 10 Ole Miss vs. No. 7 Indiana
• No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 8 Notre Dame

Quarterfinals

• No. 4 Boise State vs. winner of BYU/Ohio State
• No. 3 Miami (FL) vs. winner of Georgia/Penn St.
• No. 2 Texas vs. winner of Ole Miss/Indiana
• No. 1 Oregon vs. winner of Notre Dame/Alabama

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How many teams make the College Football Playoff?

This year, for the first time, 12 teams will be 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 will feature five automatic bids for the highest-ranked conference champions. The remaining seven spots will be filled by the next highest-ranked teams overall. The top four teams (four highest ranked conference champs) will advance directly to the quarterfinals.

When are the final College Football Playoff Rankings released?

The final selection committee rankings for the 2024 season will be released on Sunday, December 8 - also known as Selection Day. The committee will also announce the 12-team playoff bracket as well as game locations and sites. 

Where can I watch the College Football Playoff? What channel will it be on?

The College Football Playoff will air on ESPN, ABC and TNT. Check out the full College Football Playoff Schedule for dates and time.

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