The 2025 College Football Playoff bracket is finally set following the regular season and conference championship weekend, revealing the 12 competing teams for the national title.

It is no surprise that Indiana achieved the top seed after defeating Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game. This marks the highest ranking in program history as the Hoosiers enter the postseason as serious national contenders, having secured their first outright conference title in 80 years.

Ohio State remains a formidable opponent, landing at number two as they seek to defend their national title from 2024, while SEC champion Georgia sits at number three, followed by Texas Tech at number four. These four teams earn first-round byes.

Oregon (No. 5), Ole Miss (No. 6), Texas A&M (No. 7), and Oklahoma (No. 8) will host first-round games.

A bit of surprise came when Alabama secured the ninth spot, unaffected by its significant loss in the SEC championship game, leading to a first-round match against Oklahoma—who previously defeated the Crimson Tide this season.

Controversy surrounded the number ten seed, as Miami narrowly bested Notre Dame for the final at-large position despite trailing in prior rankings.

For the first time, two teams from the Group of Five have reached the playoff: Tulane at number 11, earning its bid through winning the American Conference, and James Madison at number 12, securing a place due to the ACC’s tumultuous season.

Below is the complete viewing information for every game, ranging from the four first-round matches played on campus to the CFP National Championship.

2025-26 College Football Playoff Schedule

All times Eastern

First Round

Friday, Dec. 19

• (9) Alabama at (8) Oklahoma: 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN
  Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium – Norman, Oklahoma

Saturday, Dec. 20

• (10) Miami at (7) Texas A&M: Noon | ABC/ESPN
  Kyle Field – College Station, Texas
• (11) Tulane at (6) Ole Miss: 3:30 p.m. | TNT/truTV
  Vaught-Hemingway Stadium – Oxford, Mississippi
• (12) James Madison at (5) Oregon: 7:30 p.m. | TNT/truTV
  Autzen Stadium – Eugene, Oregon

Quarterfinals

Wednesday, Dec. 31

• Cotton Bowl (2) Ohio State vs. (7/10) Winner: 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
  AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas

Thursday, Jan. 1

• Orange Bowl (4) Texas Tech vs. (5/12) Winner: Noon | ESPN
  Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Gardens, FL
• Rose Bowl (1) Indiana vs. (8/9) Winner: 4 p.m. | ESPN
  Rose Bowl – Pasadena, CA
• Sugar Bowl (3) Georgia vs. (6/11) Winner: 8 p.m. | ESPN
  Caesars Superdome – New Orleans

Semifinals

Thursday, Jan. 8

• Fiesta Bowl: 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
  State Farm Stadium – Glendale, AZ

Friday, Jan. 9

• Peach Bowl: 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
  Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta

College Football Playoff National Championship

Monday, Jan. 20

• 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
  Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Gardens, FL

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