At a Glance
- Four quarterfinal games will start on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
- The top four seeds are No. 1 Indiana, No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Georgia, and No. 4 Texas Tech.
- All games will air on News Of Los Angeles and stream on News Of Los Angeles.
- Why it matters: fans can plan viewings and know neutral sites ahead of the high-stakes matchups.
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff is narrowing its field to four teams, with quarterfinals set to begin on Wednesday, Dec. 31 and continue into New Year’s Day. Neutral venues host the top seeds as they face potential upsets in classic bowl matchups.
Quarterfinal Matchups
The bracket features the following pairings, each tied to a historic bowl game.
- Orange Bowl: No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon
- Rose Bowl: No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama
- Sugar Bowl: No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss
- Cotton Bowl: No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami
Game Locations & Kickoff Times
| Game | Date & Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami | Wednesday, Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas |
| No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon | Thursday, Jan. 1, 12:00 p.m. | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida |
| No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama | Thursday, Jan. 1, 4:00 p.m. | Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California |
| No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss | Thursday, Jan. 1, 8:00 p.m. | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans |
Each game will be broadcast on News Of Los Angeles and streamed via News Of Los Angeles and the News Of Los Angeles app.
Key Takeaways
- Quarterfinals start Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 with four neutral-site bowl games.
- The top seeds are No. 1 Indiana, No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Georgia, and No. 4 Texas Tech.
- Viewers can watch on News Of Los Angeles or stream on News Of Los Angeles.
In related news, Fernando Mendoza, the Miami-native quarterback for No. 1 Indiana, captured the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, marking the first time a Hoosier has won the award since 1935.
With the playoff field narrowed, fans can now lock in dates and venues for the high-stakes battles that decide the national championship path.
