The College Football Playoff has narrowed down to four teams and is just days away from two highly anticipated semifinal games. These games will determine which teams will secure a spot in the national championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, a moment that every football fan eagerly awaits.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish demonstrated their resilience by securing a spot in the semifinals with a 23-10 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl, which had been delayed due to a tragic terror attack in New Orleans. Meanwhile, the Penn State Nittany Lions showcased their strength by defeating Boise State 31-14 in the Fiesta Bowl.
On the other side of the bracket, the Texas Longhorns emerged victorious over Arizona State in a thrilling double-overtime game, winning the Peach Bowl by a score of 39-31. Meanwhile, the Ohio State Buckeyes achieved a notable upset in the newly formatted playoff by dominating the once-unbeaten Oregon Ducks, defeating them 41-21 in the Rose Bowl and ending their national title aspirations.
The action now moves to the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinals. Here is a look at the bracket and schedule.
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The College Football Playoff semifinal games will be played on Jan. 9 and 10.
No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 7 Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida
No. 5 Texas vs. No. 8 Ohio State, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Wednesday, Jan. 1
Thursday, Jan. 2
Friday, Dec. 20
Saturday, Dec. 21
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