Today’s College Football Playoff Schedule: TV Channels and Live Streams

The College Football Playoff (CFP) is honestly one of the most exhilarating times of year for college football fans. This Saturday, the first round brings three matchups that everyone’s been talking about.

It’s win-or-go-home, so the stakes are sky-high. From SEC-ACC drama to those scrappy Group of 5 teams trying to make noise, the day’s loaded with games that’ll decide who moves on.

Here’s what you need to know about the schedule, channels, and streaming options for today’s college football slate.

First-Round Matchups: A Day Full of Excitement

The action starts at noon with No. 7 Texas A&M facing No. 10 Miami. This SEC-ACC clash has been circled on a lot of calendars.

The winner gets a ticket to play Ohio State in the quarterfinals. Next, No. 6 Ole Miss goes up against No. 11 Tulane at 3:30 p.m.

The nightcap? No. 5 Oregon hosts No. 12 James Madison at 7:30 p.m. That one could get wild.

Game Schedule and Viewing Options

If you want to catch every snap, here’s where to find the games:

• 12 p.m. ET: No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami – ABC, ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo, DIRECTV
• 3:30 p.m. ET: No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 11 Tulane – TNT, truTV, DIRECTV
• 7:30 p.m. ET: No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 12 James Madison – TNT, truTV, DIRECTV

You can stream the Texas A&M vs. Miami game on Fubo or the ESPN app. All three games are also on DIRECTV.

So, whether you’re at home or sneaking a stream on your phone, you’re covered.

Quarterfinals: What’s Next?

Once the first-round dust settles, quarterfinals are up next. The matchups are already shaping up to be pretty interesting.

Quarterfinal Matchups and Viewing Options

• 7:30 p.m. ET: No. 2 Ohio State vs. Texas A&M/Miami – ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
• 12 p.m. ET: No. 4 Texas Tech vs. Oregon/JMU – ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
• 4 p.m. ET: No. 1 Indiana vs. Alabama/Oklahoma – ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
• 8 p.m. ET: No. 3 Georgia vs. Ole Miss/Tulane – ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo

All quarterfinal games are on ESPN and streaming on the ESPN app and Fubo. You won’t have to hunt around for coverage—everything’s in one spot.

Semifinals and Beyond

The fun doesn’t end there. Winners keep moving on, with the semifinals leading up to the big one: the CFP National Championship.

Semifinal Matchups and Viewing Options

• 7:30 p.m. ET: Cotton winner vs. Sugar winner (Fiesta Bowl) – ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
• 7:30 p.m. ET: Rose winner vs. Orange winner (Peach Bowl) – ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo

Both semifinal games are on ESPN, and you can stream them on the ESPN app or Fubo. If you’re planning to watch it all, you won’t miss a thing.

The Grand Finale: CFP National Championship

The College Football Playoff all leads up to this—CFP National Championship night. Two top teams, both hungry for the title, will face off for the ultimate prize.

The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET. You can catch it on ESPN, or stream it with the ESPN app and Fubo if that’s more your thing.

This year’s CFP feels special, honestly. There’s a real buzz, with fans glued to every snap and teams chasing history.

If you want the full rundown on the schedule or need help figuring out where to watch, there’s a handy guide over at Sporting News.