Expanded College Football Playoff Schedule Announced
The new 12-team format will feature 11 games across multiple networks, starting December 20.
- First-round games will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and TNT, with some overlapping NFL matchups.
- Quarterfinals include the Fiesta, Peach, Rose, and Sugar Bowls, set for December 31 and January 1.
- Semifinals are scheduled for January 9 and 10, with the National Championship on January 20 in Atlanta.
- The expanded playoff aims to accommodate both college football and NFL audiences during the holiday season.
- The 12-team format includes five conference champions and seven at-large teams, with the top four getting byes.
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