College Football Playoff bracket

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Bowl Games & Bracket Brawls: Who Will Conquer the College Football Playoffs?

College Football Playoff - Cotton Bowl - Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Ohio State Buckeyes - Orange Bowl - Penn State Nittany Lions - Texas Longhorns

The College Football Playoff bracket is heating up! With thrilling matchups like Notre Dame vs. Penn State, the stakes couldn't be higher! ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ”ฅ

The excitement surrounding college football is at an all-time high as we gear up for the semifinals of the College Football Playoffs (CFP). The bracket is set with the top teams ready to battle it out for a spot in the championship game. In one corner, we have the formidable Notre Dame Fighting Irish taking on the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl on January 9. Meanwhile, the Cotton Bowl will feature the Texas Longhorns clashing with the Ohio State Buckeyes. These matchups are what college football dreams are made of, and fans can hardly contain their excitement!

As we look back at the thrilling quarterfinals, we witnessed intense matchups that set the stage for these semifinal battles. Notre Dame squeaked past Indiana with a nail-biting score of 27-17, while Penn State showed no mercy, demolishing SMU 38-10. On the other side, Texas clawed their way to a dramatic overtime victory against Arizona State, winning 39-31, and Ohio State battled with grit to secure their place with a strong showing against Oregon. This yearโ€™s playoffs have proven to be a rollercoaster of emotions for fans and players alike!

Predictions are swirling as experts weigh in on who they believe will come out on top in these nail-biting matchups. Will the seasoned veterans of Notre Dame rise to the occasion against Penn State's explosive offense? Or can Texas topple the Buckeyes and forge their path to the championship? Every play will count, and the spotlight will be on these exceptional teams as they strive to etch their names in college football history.

While we wait for kickoff, letโ€™s take a moment to appreciate some fascinating facts about these iconic programs. Notre Dame is known for producing legendary players like Joe Montana and Tim Brown, while Penn State has a knack for readying athletes for the NFL with a robust pipeline. Meanwhile, Texas can claim they pioneered the "Hook 'em Horns!" gesture, which has become synonymous with college football culture. Ohio State, on the other hand, has racked up more than 800 wins and boasts a rabid fan base that travels in droves to support their Buckeyes! Whatever happens next, this CFP season is bound to deliver unforgettable moments!

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College Football Playoff bracket, semifinal schedule is set (Sports Illustrated)

James Parks | Jan 2, 2025 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Penn State Nittany Lions · Notre Dame Fighting Irish · Texas Longhorns ...

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College Football Playoff bracket: Result updates, schedule ahead of ... (USA TODAY)

Notre Dame will play Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 in the first CFP semifinal. Texas and Ohio State will face one another in the Cotton Bowl on Jan.

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College Football Playoff predictions: Expert picks for semifinal ... (CBSSports.com)

The first round saw (7) Notre Dame win 27-17 over (10) Indiana, (6) Penn State pick up a destructive 38-10 victory over (11) SMU, (5) Texas claw back to ...

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College Football Playoff Picture 2024-25: Semifinals Bracket ... (Bleacher Report)

First Round · Friday, Dec. 20: No. 7 Notre Dame 27, No. 10 Indiana 17 · Saturday, Dec. 21: No. 6 Penn State 38, No. 11 SMU 10 · Saturday, Dec. 21: No. 5 Texas ...

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College Football Playoff bracket: Schedule, rankings, scores (NCAA.com)

College Football Playoff rankings, seeds. You can see how these numbers โ€” the seed and the CFP ranking โ€” differ below. The four teams with byes are in bold.

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College Football Playoff bracket: Updated schedule, results, scores ... (Sporting News)

Quarterfinals · No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 8 Ohio State (Rose Bowl) · No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 7 Notre Dame (Sugar Bowl) · No. 3 Boise State vs. No. 6 Penn State (Fiesta ...

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College Football Playoff bracket: Quarterfinal result updates ... (USA TODAY)

College Football Playoff quarterfinals: Updated results, schedule · Peach Bowl: No. 5 Texas def. No. 4 Arizona State, 39-31 (OT) · Rose Bowl: No. 8 Ohio State ...

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College Football Playoff Bracket: Updated matchups, results, schedule (On3.com)

College Football Playoff Bracket: Updated matchups, results, schedule · Quarterfinals · Fiesta Bowl: Penn State 31 โ€“ 14 Boise State · Peach Bowl: Texas 39 โ€“ 31 ...

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College Football Playoff Picture 2025: Latest Bracket After Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl (Bleacher Report)

College Football Playoff Picture 2025: Latest Bracket After Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl · Friday, Dec. 20: No. 7 Notre Dame 27, No. 10 Indiana 17 · Tuesday, Dec. 31: No. 6 Penn State 31, No. 3 Boise State 14 · Thursday, Jan. 9: No. 6 Penn State vs. TBD at the ...

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