Atlanta, GA – The College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket was officially announced on December 8, revealing an exciting path for the top college football teams as they gear up for the postseason. This year’s field features a 12-team playoff, with the quarterfinals set to kick off on December 31, 2024.
Oregon has claimed the coveted No. 1 seed after a strong season, while Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State also earned byes as top seeds. It’s noteworthy that the seeding isn’t solely based on the top 25 rankings; rather, the highest-ranked conference champions get priority. For example, Boise State, which secured the Mountain West Conference title and has only lost to **top-ranked Oregon**, is seeded third despite being ranked ninth in the top 25.
Arizona State, on the other hand, landed the fourth seed, edging out ACC champion Clemson. Their ranking at No. 12 may seem surprising, but as the fourth-highest conference champion, they gained a spot in the playoff picture. The full quarterfinal schedule includes four exciting matchups, all set to take place at renowned bowl venues: the Fiesta Bowl, Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl, and Sugar Bowl.
The thrilling action continues into January, with the semifinal games slated for January 9 and 10 at either the Orange Bowl or Cotton Bowl. The top seeds are expected to keep their positions, leading to a potential showdown where the No. 1 seed meets the No. 4 seed and the No. 2 seed faces off against the No. 3 seed.
Fans can mark their calendars for January 20, when the national championship will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where the winners from the semifinal rounds will compete for the title.
As teams prepare for their playoff runs, excitement builds across the nation for what promises to be a thrilling postseason in college football.
