We’re down to seven teams in the College Football Playoff’s first-ever 12-team bracket. With the second round of the CFP underway, we’re one step closer to crowning this year’s national champion. The excitement is palpable as fans gear up for the thrilling matchups that lie ahead.
College Football Playoff bracket
Here’s a look at the full bracket for the 2024 College Football Playoff:
Quarterfinals
- No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 8 Ohio State (Rose Bowl)
- No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 7 Notre Dame (Sugar Bowl)
- No. 3 Boise State vs. No. 6 Penn State (Fiesta Bowl)
- No. 4 Arizona State vs. No. 5 Texas (Peach Bowl)
Semifinals
- TBD vs. TBD (Cotton Bowl)
- No. 6 Penn State vs. TBD (Orange Bowl)
National Championship
The change in format has introduced a new dynamic to the playoff, offering fans a month-long journey filled with high-stakes action. This extended schedule may cause some stress for the fans of the teams involved, but college football enthusiasts across the nation are thrilled that there are still six CFP games to be played.
How was the CFP bracket determined?
The 12-team field is comprised of five of college football’s conference champions, along with seven at-large bids. Byes were awarded to the four highest-ranked conference champions, which included Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State. These four teams received the top four seeds in the tournament, setting the stage for an electrifying playoff.
The remaining eight teams were seeded based on the final edition of the College Football Playoff rankings. Unlike the NFL, there is no reseeding in the College Football Playoff, meaning teams will follow the original bracket as they aim for the coveted national title.
Upcoming matchups and schedule
The CFP quarterfinal matchups will take place across New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Boise State squared off against Penn State on NYE, with the remaining three matchups set for the following day. Here’s a quick look at the schedule:
Quarterfinals
| Date | Bowl Game | Matchup | Location | Time | TV Channel |
| Dec. 31 | Fiesta Bowl | Penn State 31, Boise State 14 | Glendale, AZ | ||
| Jan. 1 | Peach Bowl | No. 4 Arizona State vs. No. 5 Texas | Atlanta, GA | 1:00 p.m. ET | ESPN, Fubo |
| Jan. 1 | Rose Bowl | No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 8 Ohio State | Pasadena, CA | 5:00 p.m. ET | ESPN, Fubo |
| Jan. 1 | Sugar Bowl | No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 7 Notre Dame | New Orleans, LA | 8:45 p.m. ET | ESPN, Fubo |
TV channels and streaming options
The remaining six games of the CFP will be broadcast on ESPN, ensuring that fans don’t miss a moment of the action. For those looking for a streaming option, you can catch all the games on ESPN+ and Fubo. Following the quarterfinals, all three remaining games will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- TV Channels: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo
When does the College Football Playoff end?
The national champion will be crowned on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This date, coinciding with Martin Luther King Day, promises to be a historic moment as the best teams in college football battle for supremacy.
As the College Football Playoff rolls on, fans are treated to a star-studded lineup featuring some of college football’s top-tier talents. In the second round alone, we’ve already seen Ashton Jeanty and the Boise State Broncos in action, alongside Will Howard and the high-flying Ohio State Buckeyes.
With the stakes higher than ever, the excitement is building. Will your team make it to the semifinals? As we eagerly await the next round of games, one thing is certain: the journey to the national championship is just getting started!
