Why expanding the College Football Playoff worked – and what still needs to be fixed
Now that it’s all over and the Ohio State Buckeyes are the college football national champions, it can be definitively said: Expanding the College Football Playoff worked.
Sports Illustrated’s 2025 All–College Football Playoff Team
From the high-powered, national champion Buckeyes to the individual breakout stars, here are the best players from the first-ever 12-team playoff field.
Year 1 of the 12-team College Football Playoff is coming to a close. Was the expansion a success?
The CFP will never likely surpass the NFL in the attention economy, but the march through the first 12-team Playoff has been a positive one.
AP's all-College Football Playoff team features an all-Ohio State offensive backfield
Ohio State’s run to its first national championship in a decade enabled the Buckeyes to dominate the Associated Press’ all-College Football Playoff team. The AP changed the way it put together its postseason all-star teams this season as college football introduced an expanded 12-team playoff that had some schools playing as many as four postseason games.
Here's what needs to change about College Football Playoff format after sparkling debut
Leave it be. Enjoy the show. Let a good thing be a good thing. This 12-team College Football Playoff format works beautifully.
Paul Finebaum Names College Football Team That Had a 'Real Shot' at Beating Ohio State
This has prompted questions about which team played best against Ohio State. On "The Paul Finebaum Show," SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum noted that while the Fighting Irish had the closest game in terms of the final score, he believes the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns (13-3) had a genuine chance to defeat the Buckeyes.
How to watch 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship for free
Fans looking to watch this championship football game can do so for free on fuboTV, which offers a free trial ( and $30 off your first month) or on DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV has promotional offers available, as well.
12 Team College Football Playoff: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The first installment of the 12 Team Playoff is in the books, what was good, what was bad, and what needs to be changed going forward.
Who will win the College Football Playoff title game? Ohio State favored over Notre Dame
Jesse Temple: Ohio State has been a juggernaut during a three-game winning streak in the Playoff, embarrassing Tennessee and Oregon. Notre Dame has won 13 straight games and put together a fantastic season. But Ohio State’s balance and overall talent should emerge. … Ohio State 24, Notre Dame 14.
DraftKings promo code for College Football Playoff National Championship: How to bet Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
The first 12-team College Football Playoff reaches its conclusion with Monday's National Championship Game between the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish and No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.
Why isn't Notre Dame in a conference? Irish look to win College Football Playoff as independent
Why is Notre Dame not in a conference for college football? Here's what to know as the Irish are set to compete in the CFP ...
AP Top 25: Playoff teams occupy the entire top 10 in the final poll of the 2024-25 season
The other two teams in the top five are the two semifinal game losers. Texas finishes the season at No. 4 after losing 28-14 ...