Three more college football games remain before a champion is crowned for the 2025 season.
The College Football Playoff semifinals will determine the final matchup, beginning with Thursday’s Fiesta Bowl showdown between No. 6 seed Ole Miss and No. 10 Miami.
Neither was expected to reach this point, but that’s why they play the games. Led by Trinidad Chambliss, the Rebels took down No. 3 seed Georgia despite the ongoing drama around departed coach Lane Kiffin, while Carson Beck and the Hurricanes dethroned reigning champion and No. 2 seed Ohio State in the quarterfinals.
Friday’s second semifinal will match No. 1 Indiana against No. 5 Oregon in the Peach Bowl. The Hoosiers look to keep their dream season rolling while the Ducks look to return to the title game for the first time since the 2014 season.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch both semifinal matchups this week.
College football games on TV today
The CFP semifinals are set for Thursday and Friday in the Fiesta Bowl and Peach Bowl, respectively.
Thursday, Jan. 8
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Fiesta Bowl) | No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Friday, Jan. 9
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Peach Bowl) | No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 5 Oregon | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Where to watch CFP semifinal games
Both CFP semifinals will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans can stream the games on Fubo, which offers a free trial, or with the ESPN app.
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When is the CFP championship game in 2026?
- Date: Monday, Jan. 19
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The College Football Playoff championship game is set for Monday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
College Football Playoff bracket 2025-26
College Football Playoff scores, results
Friday, Dec. 19
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP First Round | No. 9 Alabama 34, No. 8 Oklahoma 24 | — | — |
Saturday, Dec. 20
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP First Round | No. 10 Miami (Fla.) 10, No. 7 Texas A&M 3 | — | — |
| CFP First Round | No. 6 Ole Miss 41, No. 11 Tulane 10 | — | — |
| CFP First Round | No. 5 Oregon 51, No. 12 James Madison 34 | — | — |
Wednesday, Dec. 31
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl) | No. 10 Miami (Fla.) 24, No. 2 Ohio State 14 | — | — |
Thursday, Jan. 1
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) | No. 5 Oregon 23, No. 4 Texas Tech 0 | — | — |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) | No. 1 Indiana 38, No. 9 Alabama 3 | — | — |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) | No. 6 Ole Miss 39, No. 3 Georgia 34 | — | — |
