The College Football Playoff Selection Committee is on the brink of a significant moment-the release of its first of six top-25 rankings on Tuesday night. This eagerly awaited event will provide a crucial insight into the teams’ positions in the race for the national title.
The first round CFP action which kicks off on Friday, December 20, with a primetime game, is a momentous start to the playoff postseason. This is followed by three defining games on Saturday, December 21. The Playoff quarterfinals continue on Tuesday, December 31 at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and followed by three bowl games on Wednesday, January 1.
The CFP semifinals are set to take place on Thursday, January 9, featuring two primetime games at the Orange Bowl and the Cotton Bowl. The winners of these crucial matchups will face off for the national championship on Monday, January 20, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Here is the breakdown of the bowls the College Football Playoff teams will play in, a crucial part of their journey to the national championship, and when the action begins.
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The College Football Playoff quarterfinals and semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games:
The College Football Playoff National Championship will be Monday, January 20, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The College Football Playoff first round begins on Friday, December 20 and will air on ABC and ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can also stream with a Fubo subscription.
All times Eastern.
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