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2024-25 College Football Playoff Bracket: Updated after Week 15

Updated Dec. 9, 2024 10:08 a.m. ET

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The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff bracket has been announced! 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

Playoff Round 1

Friday, December 20

• No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame - 8:00 p.m. (ABC/ESPN)

Saturday, December 21

• No. 11 SMU at No. 6 Penn State - 12:00 p.m. (TNT/Max)
• No. 12 Clemson at No. 5 Texas - 4:00 p.m. (TNT/Max)
• No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Ohio State - 8:00 p.m. (ABC/ESPN)

Quarterfinals

Tuesday, December 31

Fiesta Bowl

• No. 3 Boise State vs. winner of No. 11 SMU vs. No. 6 Penn State - 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Peach Bowl

• No. 4 Arizona State vs. winner of No. 12 Clemson vs. No. 5 Texas - 1:00 p.m. (ESPN)

Rose Bowl

• No. 1 Oregon vs. winner of No. 9 Tennessee vs. No. 8 Ohio State - 5:00 p.m. (ESPN)

Sugar Bowl

• No. 2 Georgia vs. winner of No. 10 Indiana vs. No. 7 Notre Dame - 8:45 p.m. (ESPN)

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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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