The field for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff has been selected and bracketed. Here’s a look at the first-round matchups in the 2025-26 CFP and who the winners are lined up to play in the quarterfinals, taking place on New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.

The first matchup of the first round in the playoff will be Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN and ABC. On Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. CT, a triple header begins with first game on ESPN and ABC, with the final two on TNT and HBO Max at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. CT.

Winners of the first round will move onto the quarterfinals in the Cotton, Orange, Rose, and Sugar Bowls to be played on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Winners of the quarterfinals will play in the semifinals to take place in the Fiesta and Peach Bowl that will be played on Jan. 8-

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