Atlanta, GA – The College Football Playoff is heating up as the semifinals approach, following an intense quarterfinal round. After the first-ever 12-team playoff bracket concluded last week, four teams remain in the race for the championship title. The teams that have fought their way through are Texas (ranked No. 5), Penn State (No. 6), Notre Dame (No. 7), and Ohio State (No. 8).
The quarterfinals saw all four conference champions, who enjoyed a bye in the initial round, eliminated from contention. Despite the initial advantages, these teams could not keep up. Notably, each of the three teams – Penn State, Ohio State, and Notre Dame – won their games decisively, finishing with double-digit margins. However, it was a different story for Texas, who faced a tough battle against Arizona State, needing double overtime to clinch a victory.
As the semifinals are set to start, excitement builds. Notre Dame narrowly defeated Penn State with a last-minute 41-yard field goal from kicker Mitch Jeter, securing their spot. Meanwhile, Ohio State and Texas battled hard, with the Buckeyes finally pulling ahead thanks to an incredible 82-yard scoop and score from Jack Sawyer, leading to a 28-14 win.
On Monday, January 20, fans eagerly await the showdown between Notre Dame and Ohio State in Atlanta’s Mercedez-Benz Stadium. This thrilling matchup will play a crucial role in determining who advances to the national championship game. The remaining games will be streamed live on ESPN, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
This year’s College Football Playoff has already shown us just how unpredictable and exciting college football can be, and the upcoming matchups are sure to result in some exhilaration for fans across the nation.
