College Football Playoff bracket 2025-26: Full schedule, scores, how to watch for every CFP bowl game.
With the road to Miami officially underway, the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket has taken its first round of cuts.
Behind a 34-7 scoring run beginning in the second quarter, Ty Simpson and No. 9 seed Alabama became the first team to advance to the quarterfinal round of the CFP with a 34-24 win over No. 8 seed Oklahoma on Friday, Dec. 19.
Carson Beck and No. 10 seed Miami claimed the second spot with a 10-3 upset over Marcel Reed and No. 7 seed Texas A&M. In a game that did not feature a ton of offense, the Hurricanes secured their first-ever CFP win with a game-sealing interception from true freshman defensive back Bryce Fitzgerald in the winding seconds of the fourth quarter.
College Football Playoff bracket: First round, schedule, scores
The first round of the College Football Playoff will begin with one game on Friday, December 19 and conclude with three games scheduled for December 20.
All times Eastern
Friday, Dec. 19
Game 1: No. 9 Alabama 34, No. 8 Oklahoma 24
Saturday, Dec. 20
Game 2: No. 10 Miami 10, No. 7 Texas A&M 3
Game 3: No. 6 Ole Miss 41, No. 11 Tulane 10
Game 4: No. 5 Oregon 51, No. 12 James Madison 34
College Football Playoff bracket: CFP quarterfinals TV schedule, times, channels
The four quarterfinal games will be played on New Year's weekend, with one game on Dec. 31 and three on Jan. 1. All games will be televised by ESPN.
All times Eastern
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Cotton Bowl: Ohio State vs Miami - (Arlington, Texas): 7:30 p.m. on ESPN, WatchESPN
Thursday, Jan. 1
Orange Bowl: Texas Tech vs Oregon - (Miami Gardens, Florida): Noon on ESPN, WatchESPN
Rose Bowl: Indiana vs Alabama - (Pasadena, California): 4 p.m. on ESPN, WatchESPN
Sugar Bowl: Georgia vs vs Ole Miss - (New Orleans, Louisiana): 8 p.m. on ESPN, WatchESPN:
College Football Playoff bracket: CFP semifinals tv schedule, times, channels
The semifinal games will be played on Jan. 9 and Jan. 10. Both games will be televised by ESPN.
All times Eastern
Thursday, Jan. 8
Fiesta Bowl (Glendale, Ariz.): 7:30 p.m. on ESPN, WatchESPN
Friday, Jan. 9
Peach Bowl (Atlanta): 7:30 p.m. on ESPN, WatchESPN
What is the 2026 CFP national championship game schedule.?
MONDAY, JAN. 19, 2026
Game: Fiesta Bowl winner vs. Peach Bowl winner
Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
2025-26 College Football Bowl Game TV schedule.
There are 46 games on the college football postseason schedule this season, with the expansion of the College Football Playoff adding to the intrigue to the bowl season.
The Salute to Veterans Bowl between South Alabama and Western Michigan kicks off the action on Dec. 14 and it all comes to a conclusion 37 days later at the CFP national championship game. Sportshistori CFP Page has you covered with a complete schedule for every bowl game coming up on the calendar.
The Salute to Veterans Bowl between South Alabama and Western Michigan kicks off the action on Dec. 14 and it all comes to a conclusion 37 days later at the CFP national championship game. Sportshistori CFP Page has you covered with a complete schedule for every bowl game coming up on the calendar.
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