Now that the College Football Playoff is moving to a 12-team format, fans and bettors will be treated to an expanded postseason schedule that features 11 games instead of three.
Longtime fans of the FCS playoffs will generally recognize some of the schedule elements. The first round will begin before Christmas and carry into the New Year.
Naturally, BetMGM has all the requisite college football betting odds for when the teams are decided and the bracket is finalized.
College Football Playoff Schedule & Format For 2024
| Round (Games) | Date(s) | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| First Round (4) | Dec. 20-21 | Host Campus Sites |
| Second Round/Quarterfinals (4) | Dec. 31-Jan. 1 | Glendale; Atlanta; Pasadena; New Orleans |
| Semifinals (2) | Jan. 9-10 | Miami; Dallas |
| National Championship Game (1) | Jan. 20 | Atlanta |
College Football Playoff Schedule: First Round
- Game 1: Friday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m. on ABC/ESPN
- Game 2: Saturday, Dec. 21, 12 p.m. on TNT
- Game 3: Saturday, Dec. 21, 4 p.m. on TNT
- Game 4: Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. on ABC/ESPN
College Football Playoff Schedule: New Year’s Quarterfinals
- Fiesta Bowl: Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
- Peach Bowl: Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. on ESPN
- Rose Bowl: Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 5 p.m. on ESPN
- Sugar Bowl: Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 8:45 p.m. on ESPN
College Football Playoff Schedule: Semifinals
- Orange Bowl: Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
- Cotton Bowl: Friday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
College Football Playoff Schedule: National Championship Game
- Monday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN
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