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CFP Rankings Update: Championship Path Set for January

11/30/2025

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The College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings will be updated, with the final top 25 released on December 2.
The CFP bracket will be unveiled on December 7.
The CFP Championship is scheduled for January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Quarterfinals are the Cotton Bowl on December 31 and the Orange Bowl on January 1, with the Fiesta Bowl on January 8 and the Peach Bowl on January 9.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) replaced the Bowl Championship Series to enhance fairness in determining the national champion of NCAA Division I FBS football. The inaugural playoff featured four teams, culminating in Ohio State's victory over Oregon on January 12, 2015. This shift significantly increased viewership and revenue for participating schools and conferences, reshaping college athletics.

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Story summary

The College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings will be updated, with the final top 25 released on December 2.
The CFP bracket will be unveiled on December 7.
The CFP Championship is scheduled for January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Quarterfinals are the Cotton Bowl on December 31 and the Orange Bowl on January 1, with the Fiesta Bowl on January 8 and the Peach Bowl on January 9.

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