College Football Playoff: Looking Ahead to the Championship
The college football season is reaching its exciting conclusion with the College Football Playoff (CFP). This year’s playoff features a new format with 12 teams battling for the national championship. The games promise plenty of action as teams compete to be crowned the best in college football.
How to Watch the Games
The CFP games will be broadcast on major networks, making it easy for fans to catch the action.
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TV Channels: You can watch the games on ABC, ESPN, and TNT.
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Streaming: If you prefer to stream, options are available through the ESPN app and other streaming services that carry these channels.
First Round Results
The first round of the playoff saw some exciting matchups:
- No. 9 Alabama defeated No. 8 Oklahoma.
- No. 10 Miami (Fla.) won against No. 7 Texas A&M.
- No. 6 Ole Miss defeated No. 11 Tulane.
- No. 5 Oregon won against No. 12 James Madison.
Quarterfinal Results
The quarterfinal games brought even more excitement:
- No. 10 Miami (Fla.) upset No. 2 Ohio State.
- No. 5 Oregon shut out No. 4 Texas Tech.
- No. 1 Indiana defeated No. 9 Alabama.
- No. 6 Ole Miss won a close game against No. 3 Georgia.
Semifinal Results
The semifinal games have now determined which teams will compete for the National Championship:
- No. 10 Miami (Fla.) defeated No. 6 Ole Miss.
- No. 1 Indiana dominated against No. 5 Oregon.
Championship Game Preview
The championship game is set to feature No. 1 Indiana against No. 10 Miami (Fla.). This game will decide the national champion and promises to be a thrilling contest.
- Matchup: No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.)
- Date: January 19
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN app and Fubo
A Look Back at Previous Champions
The CFP era has seen several different teams claim the national title. Here’s a quick look at the champions from recent years:
- 2015: Ohio State
- 2016: Alabama
- 2017: Clemson
- 2018: Alabama
- 2019: Clemson
- 2020: LSU
- 2021: Alabama
- 2022: Georgia
- 2023: Georgia
- 2024: Michigan
- 2025: Ohio State
