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2024-25 College Football Playoff Bracket: Ohio State vs. Notre Dame in the Final

Updated Jan. 13, 2025 10:32 a.m. ET

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The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff bracket is under way! Let's take a look at what this historic bracket looks like. Check out everything you need to know about the 2024-25 College Football Playoff Bracket below: 

2024-25 College Football Playoff Bracket

CFP National Championship

Monday, January 20, 2025

• (8) Ohio State vs. (7) Notre Dame -  7:30 p.m. on ESPN (Atlanta, Georgia)

Playoff Semifinals

Thursday, January 9, 2025

• Orange Bowl: (7) Notre Dame 27, (6) Penn State 24

Friday, January 10, 2025

• Cotton Bowl: (8) Ohio State 28, (5) Texas 14

Quarterfinals

• (6) Penn State 31, (3) Boise State 14
• (5) Texas 39, (4) Arizona State 31 (2 OT)
• (8) Ohio State 41, (1) Oregon 21
• (7) Notre Dame 23, (2) Georgia 10

Playoff Round 1

• (7) Notre Dame 27, (10) Indiana 17
• (6) Penn State 38, (11) SMU 10
• (5) Texas 38, (12) Clemson 24
• (8) Ohio State 42, (9) Tennessee 17

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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 were filled by the next highest-ranked teams overall. The top four teams (the 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 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. 

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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