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College Football Playoff bracket, schedule, scores, dates, kickoff times for quarterfinal bowl games

Written by on December 31, 2024

College Football Playoff bracket, schedule, scores, dates, kickoff times for quarterfinal bowl games

College Football Playoff bracket, schedule, scores, dates, kickoff times for quarterfinal bowl games

Everything you need to know to follow along with the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket

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The first round of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff is in the books, and a slew of highly anticipated quarterfinal matchups are on deck over the course of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. While there wasn’t much drama during the first-round slate, the hope is that business picks up as we move to bowl sites and closer to crowning a national champion. 

Not only did all four Las Vegas favorites win, but all four covered the spread. The average margin of victory in the first round was 18 points, and teams covered the spread by an average of 10.25 points. It should go without saying, but all four games were decided by at least two possessions. 

The quarterfinal round promises to bring a bit more excitement. Few matchups will be more anticipated than the Rose Bowl rematch between (1) Oregon, which had a first-round bye, and (8) Ohio State, which dominated Tennessee to give coach Ryan Day a much-needed signature win. 

Two of college football’s most storied programs will face off in the Sugar Bowl as (7) Notre Dame, fresh off a win against Indiana, will play (2) Georgia. The Bulldogs earned a first-round bye after beating Texas — which will play Arizona State in the Peach Bowl — in the SEC Championship Game. 

The Fiesta Bowl between (6) Penn State and (3) Boise State could provide some fireworks, as well. Two of the nation’s best players in Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and Penn State tight end Tyler Warren will take center stage. 

Here’s a rundown of scores from the first round of the College Football Playoff and a look at all of the future matchups. All times Eastern

2024-25 College Football Playoff bracket

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First round

Friday, Dec. 20

  • (7) Notre Dame 27, (10) Indiana 17 | Recap
    Notre Dame Stadium — South Bend, Indiana

Saturday, Dec. 21

  • (6) Penn State 38, (11) SMU 10 | Recap
    Beaver Stadium — State College, Pennsylvania
  • (5) Texas 38, (12) Clemson 24 | Recap
    Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium — Austin, Texas
  • (8) Ohio State 42, (9) Tennessee 17 | Recap
    Ohio Stadium — Columbus, Ohio

Quarterfinals

Tuesday, Dec. 31

  • Fiesta Bowl — (6) Penn State vs. (3) Boise State: 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
    State Farm Stadium — Glendale, Ariz.

Wednesday, Jan. 1

  • Peach Bowl — (5) Texas vs. (4) Arizona State: 1 p.m. | ESPN
    Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta
  • Rose Bowl — (8) Ohio State vs. (1) Oregon: 5 p.m. | ESPN
    Rose Bowl — Pasadena, Calif.
  • Sugar Bowl — (7) Notre Dame vs. (2) Georgia: 8:45 p.m. | ESPN
    Caesars Superdome — New Orleans

Semifinals

Thursday, Jan. 9

  • Orange Bowl: 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
    Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, Fla. 

Friday, Jan. 10

  • Cotton Bowl: 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
    AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas

National Championship

Monday, Jan. 20

  • 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
    Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta

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