The top eight teams in college football are all vying for a spot in the semifinals on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
The latest: The quarterfinals kick off on Dec. 31 with a clash between Miami and Ohio State. Then, fans and bettors alike can ring in 2026 with a tripleheader. Oregon battles Texas Tech, Alabama squares off with Indiana, and Ole Miss takes on Georgia.
Check out the College Football Playoff schedule and our odds for the quarterfinals matchups on Dec. 31 - Jan. 1.
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College Football Playoff schedule and odds
No. 10 Miami Hurricanes vs. No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Miami snuck into the playoff and made good on its opportunity in the first round by upsetting the Texas A&M Aggies. A fourth-quarter touchdown from Malachi Toney gave the Hurricanes a 10-3 win. Miami's defence stole the game, forcing three turnovers in the win.
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- Ohio State presents a difficult test for the Hurricanes. The Buckeyes were the top-ranked team in the nation until losing, 13-10, to Indiana in the BIG 10 title game. Defence is the key to victory for the Buckeyes, as they've limited opponents to the fewest yards (213.5) and points (8.2) per game.
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No. 5 Oregon Ducks vs. No. 4 Texas Tech Raiders
- Oregon didn't face much resistance from James Madison in the first round, beating the Dukes 51-34. The Ducks raced out to a 24-6 lead at halftime and never looked back. Oregon is bolstered by a strong offence, which ranked ninth in points per game in the country (39.2).
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- Texas Tech is the only team that received a bye that is an underdog in the quarterfinals. The Red Raiders finished the season with a 12-1 record, winning six straight contests down the stretch. Texas Tech gets by on offence, averaging the second most per game in the nation (42.5).
No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers
- Many were dubious of Alabama's spot in the playoff as a three-loss team, but it silenced critics with a 34-24 victory over Oklahoma. Now, the Crimson Tide battles the top-ranked team in the nation. Alabama's offence will need to be at its best against arguably the best defence in the country.
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- Indiana earned the No. 1 seed thanks to its win over Ohio State in the BIG 10 championship game. The Hoosiers are a dominant defensive bunch, ceding the second-fewest points per game (10.8). They've held five of their last six opponents to 10 points or fewer.
College Football Playoffs: Bulldogs favoured over Rebels
No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels vs. No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs
- Ole Miss made light work of its first-round opponent, Tulane. The Rebels toppled the Green Wave, 41-10, en route to a spot in the quarters. Much has been made about head coach Lane Kiffin's departure, but Trinidad Chambliss continues to shine under centre.
- Georgia ended its season with an emphatic, 28-7 victory over Alabama in the SEC Championship game. Now, the Bulldogs face an Ole Miss squad that gave it quite the contest in Athens. Georgia escaped with a 43-35 win in what was a back-and-forth contest.
