The excitement is palpable as the 2024-25 College Football Playoff nears. This season will see a significant change in the playoff format, with a 12-team structure replacing the previous four-team format used since its inception in 2014. The new playoff structure promises to deliver intense matchups and thrilling action as teams battle for a spot in the championship game.
The official schedule for the 2024-25 College Football Playoff was recently unveiled by organizers. The playoff will consist of four rounds: the first round, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the national championship. Each round is sure to be packed with excitement and anticipation as teams vie for supremacy.
The first round of the playoff will feature teams seeded Nos. 5-12 competing at home stadiums ranked from Nos. 5-8. The first round schedule is set for Friday, Dec. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 21, with games broadcast on ABC/ESPN and TNT. Fans are eagerly awaiting these matchups and can’t wait to see which teams will advance to the next round.
Following the first round, the top four seeds will receive byes to the quarterfinals. The quarterfinals and semifinals will rotate annually among six prestigious bowl games, including the Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl for the 2024-25 playoff season. These games promise to deliver some of the most exciting matchups of the year as teams fight for a spot in the championship game.
The semifinals for this season’s CFP National Championship game are scheduled to take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 9 and Jan
