With the College Football Playoff now in its second year of the 12-team format, fans and bettors will once again be treated to an expanded postseason schedule that features 11 games instead of three.
Longtime fans of the FCS playoffs will generally recognize some of the schedule elements. The first round will begin before Christmas and carry into the New Year.Â
Naturally, BetMGM has all the requisite college football betting odds.
College Football Playoff Schedule & Format For 2025
| Round (Games) | Date(s) | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| First Round (4) | Dec. 19-20 | Host Campus Sites |
| Second Round/Quarterfinals (4) | Dec. 31-Jan. 1 | Dallas; Miami; Pasadena; New Orleans |
| Semifinals (2) | Jan. 8-9 | Glendale; Atlanta |
| National Championship Game (1) | Jan. 19 | Miami |
College Football Playoff Schedule: First Round
- No. 8 Oklahoma vs. No. 9 Alabama: Friday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN
- No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami: Saturday, Dec. 20, 12 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN
- No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 11 Tulane: Saturday, Dec. 20, 3:30 p.m. ET on TNT/truTV
- No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 12 JMU: Saturday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT/truTV
College Football Playoff Schedule: New Year’s QuarterfinalsÂ
- Cotton Bowl: Ohio State vs. 7/10 Winner on Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Orange Bowl: Texas Tech vs. 5/12 Winner on Jan. 1 at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Rose Bowl: Indiana vs. 8/9 Winner on Jan. 1 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN
- Sugar Bowl: Georgia vs. 6/11 Winner on Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
College Football Playoff Schedule: Semifinals
- Fiesta Bowl: Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
- Peach Bowl: Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
College Football Playoff Schedule: National Championship Game
- Monday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
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