College Football Playoff announced dates, times, and TV for first 12-team playoff

Dec 28, 2023; Bronx, NY, USA; Miami Hurricanes mascot stands for the national anthem.
Dec 28, 2023; Bronx, NY, USA; Miami Hurricanes mascot stands for the national anthem. | Mark Smith-USA TODAY Sports

The College Football Playoff released the dates and times for all 11 games that will be a part of the 12-team playoffs at the end of the 2024-25 season.

For a month straight, from December 20 through January 20, the 12 best teams in college football will clash for their chance at the National Championship.

Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes are projected to earn a spot in the CFPs for the first time in program history.

Hopefully, if all goes according to plan, Cristobal and his new quarterback Cam Ward, can bring the Canes back to their heyday.

2024-25 College Football Playoff Schedule

Playoff first round:

  • Game 1: Friday, December 20 at 8 p.m. ET on TNT Sports
  • Game 2: Saturday, December 21 at noon ET on TNT Sports
  • Game 3: Saturday, December 21 at 4 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN
  • Game 4: Saturday, December 21 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN

Playoff quarterfinals:

  • Game 1: VRBO Viesta Bowl, Tuesday, December 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
  • Game 2: Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl, Wednesday, January 1 at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN
  • Game 3: Rose Bowl, Wednesday, January 1 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN
  • Game 4: Allstate Sugar Bowl, Wednesday, January 1 at 8:45 p.m. ET on ESPN

Playoff semifinals:

  • Game 1: Capital One Orange Bowl, Thursday, January 9 at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN
  • Game 2: Goodyear Cotton Bowl, Wednesday, January 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN

National Championship:

Monday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN

The Miami Hurricanes are set to kickoff their 2024-25 season on August 31 against their in-state rival Florida Gators.

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