College Football Playoff

University championship tournament

The College Football Playoff is the postseason tournament that determines the national champion of NCAA Division I college football.

Established in 2014, it replaced the Bowl Championship Series.

Originally a four-team bracket, it expanded to twelve teams in 2024.

They're hoping to make the College Football Playoff this year.

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College football championship contests

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