College Football Playoff Selection Show 2025: Time, Watch, Stream Guide
The anticipation is thick as college football fans count down the hours to the final College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings. Ole Miss Rebels just wrapped up an 11-1 season—the best they’ve ever had.
With Pete Golding at the helm, the Rebels could host their first-ever playoff game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. It’s a big deal for Rebel Nation, and honestly, it’s hard not to get swept up in the energy.
Here’s the rundown on the CFP Selection Show, the new playoff format, and what’s next for Ole Miss.
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College Football Playoff Selection Show: Time and How to Watch
Today, Sunday, Dec. 7, is the day the CFP Selection Committee drops the final 12-team bracket and Top 25 rankings. You can watch the reveal live on ESPN or stream it using the ESPN app.
The show runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT. Expect bracket breakdowns and live shots from campuses as teams find out their fate—always a bit of a rollercoaster.
What to Expect from the Selection Show
This is only the second season with the expanded 12-team playoff format. It’s already shaking up how college football works in some interesting ways.
- Automatic bids: The five highest-ranked conference champs are in, no questions asked.
- At-large bids: The next seven highest-ranked teams fill out the rest.
- First-round byes: Top four teams, regardless of conference, get a pass through the first round.
Ole Miss Rebels: A Historic Season
It’s been a wild ride for the Rebels, finishing 11-1 and setting a new school record. They landed at No. 6 in the last CFP rankings, which pretty much guarantees a host spot for the first round.
If Ole Miss stays at No. 6, they’ll likely face the highest-ranked automatic qualifier—maybe Tulane, which would be a rematch from earlier in the season. That could get spicy.
Potential Matchups and Game Dates
If the Rebels end up hosting the No. 11 seed, that game will go down at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Dec. 19 or 20. The winner moves on to play the No. 3 seed in the quarterfinals.
Who’s No. 3? Could be Georgia, Ohio State, or Texas Tech, depending on how things shake out today. Quarterfinals are set for Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, then semifinals on Jan. 8 and 9, and the title game on Jan. 19.
The New Playoff Format: What You Need to Know
The 12-team playoff format, which debuted last season, has changed up the path to the championship. Here’s the quick version:
- Five conference champions: Top-ranked champs are in automatically.
- Seven at-large teams: Next seven highest-ranked teams fill up the bracket.
- Top four seeds: Those four get to skip the first round.
- First-round matchups: Seeds 5-12 play, higher seeds host at home.
Here’s how the first round shapes up:
- No. 12 at No. 5
- No. 11 at No. 6
- No. 10 at No. 7
- No. 9 at No. 8
This setup gives higher-seeded teams the home crowd advantage. It adds a little more drama and, honestly, that’s never a bad thing in college football.
How to Stay Updated
If you want the latest on the final rankings and who Ole Miss will play, keep an eye on The Rebel Walk. They’ll have the coverage and analysis you’re looking for.
Check out The Rebel Walk’s article on the CFP Selection Show for more details. And hang on—this ride’s just getting started.
Final Thoughts
The expanded 12-team playoff format really has cranked up the excitement in college football. There’s a new edge to the competition—more teams, more drama, and a lot of unpredictability.
Ole Miss Rebels are gearing up for their first playoff appearance under these new rules. It’s a big deal, honestly, and the buzz around campus is impossible to ignore.
Want to see where the Rebels end up in the final rankings? Just flip over to ESPN or the ESPN app today between 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT for the CFP Selection Show. If you’re a fan, or even just college football-curious, this is the kind of season that might just pull you in.
