The College Football Playoff unveiled dates, times and television information for the 2025 quarterfinals, semifinals and the College Football Playoff National Championship. Action is set to commence at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 31 with the Cotton Bowl, which is hosting one of the quarterfinal round games.

Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, left, celebrates with quarterback Will Howard (18) after the quarterfinals of the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff against Oregon, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) AP

The College Football Playoff will get things started with the first round games being played on campus sites on the weekend of Dec. 19. Like last season, there will be one Friday night first-round game on Friday, Dec. 19. The remaining first-round games will be played on Saturday, Dec. 20. Times for the first-round games will be determined later.