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2025 College Football Playoff Bracket Revealed: Key Matchups Set

12/17/2025

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Summary

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The 2025 College Football Playoff bracket is set, with games starting December 13, 2024, and championship on January 19, 2025.
No. 8 Oklahoma faces No. 9 Alabama, and No. 7 Texas A&M faces No. 10 Miami in first round.
South Carolina State defeated Prairie View A&M 40-38, and Washington defeated Boise State 38-10.
Georgia defeated Oklahoma 54-48 in double overtime, and Alabama defeated Georgia 26-23 in overtime in the championship.

History

Historical Context

The College Football Playoff (CFP) debuted in 2014, replacing the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) system that had been in place since 1998. The inaugural playoff featured four teams selected by a committee, culminating in Ohio State's 42-20 victory over Oregon in the championship game on January 12, 2015. This shift significantly enhanced postseason competition and fan engagement in college football.

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Story summary

The 2025 College Football Playoff bracket is set, with games starting December 13, 2024, and championship on January 19, 2025.
No. 8 Oklahoma faces No. 9 Alabama, and No. 7 Texas A&M faces No. 10 Miami in first round.
South Carolina State defeated Prairie View A&M 40-38, and Washington defeated Boise State 38-10.
Georgia defeated Oklahoma 54-48 in double overtime, and Alabama defeated Georgia 26-23 in overtime in the championship.

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