Ready to dive into some thrilling college football action? Well, mark your calendars because the first year of the epic 12-team College Football Playoff is gearing up for a wild ride! Picture this: kicking off with a bang on Dec. 20 and wrapping up with the ultimate showdown one month later in the electric city of Atlanta.
So, what's the game plan? Brace yourself for an adrenaline-fueled first round on Dec. 20 and 21. ABC and ESPN are your go-to channels for Friday and Saturday night showdowns, kicking off at 8 p.m. EST. But wait, there's more! TNT's got you covered with afternoon games on Dec. 21 at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. And get this, folks, we're talking head-to-head battles with NFL games! Picture this: Texans vs. Chiefs and Ravens vs. Steelers, all happening on the same day. Talk about a football frenzy!
Now, let's talk matchups. The first-round games, set to ignite college campuses, will be unveiled on Dec. 8. And guess who's joining the party? TNT, thanks to a sweet sublicense with ESPN. Plus, with ESPN's whopping $7.8 billion deal with the CFP, you know they're pulling out all the stops to bring you the gridiron action you crave.
But hold onto your helmets, because it's about to get even more intense. The top four conference champs get a bye in the first round, setting the stage for a heart-stopping quarterfinal showdown on Dec. 31. New Year's Day brings a triple threat of bowl game excitement: Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl, each packing its own punch.
Then, get ready to witness history as the semifinals unfold with the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 and Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10, both kicking off at 7:30 p.m. And finally, the grand finale: the championship game, lighting up the gridiron on Jan. 20 in none other than Atlanta.
But hey, the fun doesn't stop there! ESPN's got you covered with the lowdown on all the bowl game action, so stay tuned for the full scoop coming your way soon. It's going to be one heck of a ride, folks. Strap in and get ready to witness college football history in the making!
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