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College Football Playoff Matchups Set for New Year's Eve

11/26/2025

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Summary

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No. 12 Tulane will face No. 5 Texas Tech on December 31.
No. 11 Miami will play No. 6 Ole Miss on December 31.
No. 10 Alabama will compete against No. 7 Oregon on December 31.
No. 9 Notre Dame will play No. 8 Oklahoma on January 1.
The winners will advance to face No. 4 Georgia, No. 3 Texas A&M, No. 2 Indiana, and No. 1 Ohio State.

History

Historical Context

The College Football Playoff (CFP) was established in 2014, replacing the controversial Bowl Championship Series (BCS) that had been in place since 1998. The CFP introduced a four-team playoff format, determined by a selection committee, to enhance fairness and transparency in crowning a national champion. The inaugural championship game took place on January 12, 2015, with Ohio State defeating Oregon.

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Story summary

No. 12 Tulane will face No. 5 Texas Tech on December 31.
No. 11 Miami will play No. 6 Ole Miss on December 31.
No. 10 Alabama will compete against No. 7 Oregon on December 31.
No. 9 Notre Dame will play No. 8 Oklahoma on January 1.
The winners will advance to face No. 4 Georgia, No. 3 Texas A&M, No. 2 Indiana, and No. 1 Ohio State.

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