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CFP Home Field Advantage: Teams Host First Round
6 Dec
Summary
- College Football Playoff features on-campus games for the second year.
- Four championship contenders will host first-round playoff games.
- The national championship game is scheduled for January 19 in Miami.
The College Football Playoff continues its expanded 12-team format, with the second year of on-campus first-round games commencing this December. This season, four championship hopefuls will host playoff matchups, marking a significant shift in postseason strategy. The initial round kicks off on December 19, followed by three more games hosted on college campuses the next day.
Teams seeded ninth through twelfth face the challenge of potentially achieving the first-ever road victory in the playoff's first round. The winners from these initial contests will advance to the quarterfinals, where the top four seeded teams will await. This strategic expansion aims to enhance the excitement and competitive balance of the tournament.
College Football Playoff games will primarily broadcast on ABC and ESPN, with two December 20 first-round games airing exclusively on other networks. The national championship is scheduled for January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, providing a definitive conclusion to the season.
