The College Football Playoff has dramatically narrowed down from 12 competitors to just four teams as the excitement builds toward the conclusion of the 2025 season. The thrilling quarterfinals set the stage for an electrifying semifinal round, where the quest for the national championship intensifies.
The action kicked off on New Year’s Eve with an unexpected twist, as Miami shocked the reigning champion Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. This upset was followed by an impressive defensive showcase from Oregon, which completely shut out Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. Indiana, who entered the tournament as the top seed, lived up to its billing by decisively defeating Alabama in the Rose Bowl. The quarterfinals concluded with a nail-biting encounter in the Sugar Bowl, where Ole Miss managed to rally and take victory over Georgia.
As the playoff advances to the semifinals, fans can look forward to two captivating matchups: Miami will face Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl, while Indiana will go head-to-head with Oregon in a rematch from their earlier season encounter in the Peach Bowl.
The upcoming schedule for the College Football Playoff is as follows:
Semifinals:
– Fiesta Bowl: (6) Ole Miss vs. (10) Miami on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN), held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
– Peach Bowl: (1) Indiana vs. (5) Oregon on Friday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN), taking place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The culmination of this thrilling postseason will be the College Football Playoff National Championship, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m., located at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
In a gripping series of games that have captivated sports fans, this year’s playoffs are shaping up to be one of the most memorable and competitive in recent history, with each team demonstrating skill, determination, and the drive to clinch the national title.