As the 2024 college football season approaches its climax, excited fans and analysts alike are gearing up for the College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals set to kick off on December 28, 2024. The playoffs will feature an expanded format, including twelve teams instead of the previous four, significantly changing the landscape of postseason college football. This year, teams from across the nation will compete for a spot in the semifinals, and fans are eager to see how the rankings shake out. According to the latest College Football Playoff Committee rankings released earlier this week, the top four seeds heading into the quarterfinals are Georgia, Michigan, Texas, and Washington. The potential matchups have generated significant buzz among fans. The quarterfinals are scheduled as follows: Georgia, the top seed, will face Oregon in the Peach Bowl at 4 PM ET, while second-seeded Michigan is set to battle No. 7 Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl at 8 PM ET, both on December 28. Texas, the third seed, will take on Penn State in the Rose Bowl at 5 PM ET on December 29, with Washington, the fourth seed, squaring off against No. 6 Florida State in the Cotton Bowl at 9 PM ET the same day. Speaking about the new playoff format, College Football Playoff Executive Director Bill Hancock stated, ‘We are thrilled to offer more teams the chance to compete for the national championship. We believe that this expansion will create exciting matchups and allow more fans to engage with the sport they love.’ The excitement is palpable as teams prepare for what promises to be a thrilling postseason filled with high-stakes football. With broadcast rights to the games held by ESPN, fans won’t miss the action as they eagerly await the results that will lead to the national championship game set for January 6, 2025, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
