The first round of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff is in the books, setting the stage for four thrilling quarterfinal matchups. But fans will have to wait a little longer, as the next round doesn’t begin until Tuesday, Dec. 31.
However, this weekend’s consolation prize is pretty good: Saturday will be the busiest day of the bowl season, with an eight-game slate on the docket.
Some of the best players in college football will take the field on Saturday, too. Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and two future first-round picks — quarterbacks Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders — poised to play in their final collegiate game.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know about Saturday’s college football action.
College football games on TV today
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina vs. UConn (Fenway Bowl) | 11 a.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Nebraska vs. Boston College (Pinstripe Bowl) | 12 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| TCU vs. Louisiana (New Mexico Bowl) | 2:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| No. 13 Miami vs. No. 18 Iowa State (Pop-Tarts Bowl) | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| Colorado State vs. Miami (OH) (Arizona Bowl) | 4:30 p.m. | The CW Network |
| NC State vs. East Carolina (Military Bowl) | 5:45 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| No. 23 Colorado vs. No. 17 BYU (Alamo Bowl) | 7:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| No. 22 Army vs. Louisiana Tech (Independence Bowl) | 9:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
How to watch college football today: TV channels, live stream
- TV channels: ESPN | ABC | The CW Network
- Live stream: Fubo
ESPN, ABC, and The CW Network will combine to broadcast college football’s eight-game schedule on Saturday.
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College football radio station
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College Football Playoff game schedule 2024-25
The College Football Playoff quarterfinals feature one game on Tuesday, Dec. 31 and three games on Wednesday, Jan. 1. See below for the complete schedule.
First Round
| Date | Game |
|---|---|
| Fri., Dec. 20 | No. 7 Notre Dame 27, No. 10 Indiana 17 |
| Sat., Dec. 21 | No. 6 Penn State 38, No. 11 SMU |
| No. 5 Texas 38, No. 12 Clemson 24 | |
| No. 8 Ohio State 42, No. 9 Tennessee 17 |
Quarterfinals
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues., Dec. 31 | No. 3 Boise State vs. No. 6 Penn State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Wed., Jan. 1 | No. 4 Arizona State vs. No. 5 Texas | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 8 Ohio State | 5 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo | |
| No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 7 Notre Dame | 8:45 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Semifinals
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs., Jan. 9 | CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Fri., Jan. 10 | CFP Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Championship
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon., Jan. 20 | CFP National Championship | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
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