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Exciting College Football Playoff Schedule Unveiled for 2025-26!

4/23/2025

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Get ready for an exhilarating College Football Playoff season! The 2025-26 schedule promises a thrilling New Year's Day tripleheader of quarterfinals on ESPN, starting with the Cotton Bowl on December 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Mark your calendars for the national championship on January 19 at Miami's iconic Hard Rock Stadium, with more first-round game details coming soon!

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The College Football Playoff, established in 2014, revolutionized postseason college football. This year's thrilling schedule mirrors the historic New Year's Day bowl tradition, dating back to 1902 with the Rose Bowl, showcasing the sport's evolution and enduring excitement for fans nationwide. Mark your calendars for January 19, 2026!

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Get ready for an exhilarating College Football Playoff season! The 2025-26 schedule promises a thrilling New Year's Day tripleheader of quarterfinals on ESPN, starting with the Cotton Bowl on December 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Mark your calendars for the national championship on January 19 at Miami's iconic Hard Rock Stadium, with more first-round game details coming soon!

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