The 2024-25 College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket has been announced, marking the first year of a 12-team format. The announcement was made on December 8, and games are scheduled from December 20 to January 20, 2025. The final game, the CFP National Championship Game, will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20.
The first round, played on December 20-21, features six matchups: Notre Dame vs. Indiana, Penn State vs. SMU, Texas vs. Clemson, Ohio State vs. Tennessee, and two additional matches not specified in the article. The quarterfinals will be held on December 31-January 1, while the semifinals will take place on January 9-10 at the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl.
In a notable history note, Michigan’s perfect season culminated in their first national title since 1997, beating Washington 34-13. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy showcased his skills, while running back Blake Corum earned offensive MVP honors after setting a school record for rushing yards in the championship game. Coach Jim Harbaugh collected his first national championship with the Wolverines.
This marks the conclusion of the four-team playoff era and the expansion to 12 teams for the upcoming season. The 2024-25 CFP bracket will be an exciting ride, featuring some of college football’s top teams competing in a new format.
Source: https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2025-01-01/2024-25-college-football-playoff-schedule-dates-tv-channel-sites