ESPN pleased with 1st season of expanded College Football Playoff as it looks to the future
The 11 College Football Playoff games averaged 15.6 million viewers according to Nielsen, as audiences increased during each round.
College Football Playoff Facing Backlash Over New Schedule Announcement
Ohio State took down Notre Dame in the national title game by a final score of 34-23 to win its ninth national title. Ahead of the game, fans shared their muted excitement for the game as the college football season blended into the NFL playoff race.
Year 1 of the 12-team College Football Playoff is coming to a close. Was the expansion a success?
The CFP will never likely surpass the NFL in the attention economy, but the march through the first 12-team Playoff has been a positive one.
College Football Playoff: The biggest question each 2024 CFP team faces in 2025
Can the Buckeyes repeat? Will Penn State breakthrough? Is Arch Manning the guy? Let's evaluate the toughest challenges for each CFP team entering next season.
How to watch 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship for free
Fans looking to watch this championship football game can do so for free on fuboTV, which offers a free trial ( and $30 off your first month) or on DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV has promotional offers available, as well.
4 takeaways from the first year of the expanded College Football Playoff
Ohio State came out on top in the national championship on Monday, outlasting a late Notre Dame comeback push to win 34-23. The game brought an end to the first edition of the expanded College Football Playoff, which features 12 teams vying for the title instead of four.
Did the first 12-team College Football Playoff work? Decision-makers to discuss these changes.
As the first 12-team College Football Playoff ends, leaders are discussing what to change in the future. Here are the main topics.
What we learned from the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff
Did it hurt the sport's regular season? Do rivalries still matter? Here's what Nicole Auerbach took away from the first year of the expanded CFP.
Mandel’s Mailbag: Can Ohio State (or anyone) build a 12-team College Football Playoff dynasty?
Plus, more questions on whether the CFP format was a success, next year's rising teams and college football's longest season ever.
College Football Playoff picks Las Vegas for 2027 finale
College Football Playoff finale will be held at Allegiant Stadium. the home of the Las Vegas Raiders, event organizers announced Friday.
College Football Playoff title game set for Las Vegas in Jan. 2027
Las Vegas will host the College Football Playoff national championship game at Allegiant Stadium on Jan. 25, 2027.
ACC mulling conference championship format tweaks as potential College Football Playoff changes loom ahead
The ACC is expected to consider changing the format of its football championship as it weighs how to protect its ...
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College Football Playoff bracket: Quarterfinals schedule and first round results
The four quarterfinal games will be played on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day at the site of four traditional bowl games, with one game on Dec. 31 and three on Jan. 1. The semifinal games ...
Notre Dame won’t trade independent status for chance at College Football Playoff bye
Notre Dame showed this season why its comfortable staying independent — even if it has to play an extra game in its quest for ...