College Football Playoff Semifinal Matchups Set After Quarterfinal Upsets

Ohio State, Texas, Notre Dame, and Penn State advance after all top-four seeds fall in the quarterfinals of the first-ever 12-team playoff.

Ohio State dominated Oregon 41-21 in the Rose Bowl, led by freshman standout Jeremiah Smith, and is now considered the favorite to win the championship.
Notre Dame defeated Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl, a game rescheduled due to a tragic incident in New Orleans, showcasing Marcus Freeman's coaching acumen.
Texas narrowly edged Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime at the Peach Bowl, with critical plays by quarterback Quinn Ewers and receiver Matthew Golden.
Penn State secured a 31-14 victory over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, bolstered by strong defense and tight end Tyler Warren's standout performance.
The semifinal matchups will feature Penn State vs. Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl and Texas vs. Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, with Ohio State heavily favored to win it all.