The 2025-26 College Football Playoff (CFP) culminated with Indiana defeating Miami (Fla.) in the National Championship game on January 19. This marked a significant win for Indiana, concluding their impressive season with a perfect record of 13-0.
2025-26 College Football Playoff Schedule
Key dates for the College Football Playoff include several rounds leading to the championship:
- First Round: December 19-20
- Quarterfinals: December 31 and January 1
- Semifinals: January 8 and 9
- National Championship: January 19
CFP Bracket and Rankings
The playoff bracket is determined by the final top 25 rankings released by the CFP selection committee on December 7. The top four highest-ranked teams receive byes into the quarterfinals:
- 1. Indiana (13-0)
- 2. Ohio State (12-1)
- 3. Georgia (12-1)
- 4. Texas Tech (12-1)
Additionally, the five highest-ranked conference champions automatically qualify, even if they are ranked lower than other teams:
- Oregon (11-1)
- Ole Miss (11-1)
- Texas A&M (11-1)
- Oklahoma (10-2)
- Miami (Fla.) (10-2)
Quarterfinals and Venue Details
The quarterfinal games are held at renowned bowl venues:
- Cotton Bowl
- Orange Bowl
- Rose Bowl
- Sugar Bowl
The winners from the quarterfinals proceed to the semifinals at either the Fiesta Bowl or the Peach Bowl on January 8 and 9. If the rankings are maintained, the matchups would see Indiana potentially face Texas Tech and Ohio State take on Georgia.
Looking Ahead: 2026 College Football Season
With the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, college football fans are looking forward to the next season. The 2026 season is scheduled to kick off with FBS games on August 29, following FCS games on August 27.
