The College Football Playoff is underway, with the final three first-round CFP games on tap Saturday.
The most anticipated game of the day leads things off, with Texas A&M hosting Miami in an intriguing SEC-ACC matchup that will see the winner move on to face Ohio State in the quarterfinals.
Rounding out the day are the Power 4 vs. Group of 5 matchups, as Ole Miss hosts Tulane and Oregon welcomes James Madison.
It's a full day of win-or-go-home football. See below for the full schedule of when and where to watch all the action.
What time are the College Football Playoff games today?
Saturday's three games begin at midday ET and run into the evening. Check the full schedule below.
| Time (ET) | Game | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| 12 p.m. | No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami | ABC, ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| 3:30 p.m. | No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 11 Tulane | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
| 7:30 p.m. | No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 12 James Madison | TNT, truTV, DIRECTV |
Where to watch College Football Playoff games today
Texas A&M vs. Miami will air on ABC and ESPN, while Ole Miss-Tulane and Oregon-James Madison will be broadcast by TNT and truTV.
Fans can stream A&M-Miami on Fubo or the ESPN app, and they can catch all three games Saturday with DIRECTV.
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College Football Playoff schedule 2025-26
Saturday, Dec. 20
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP First Round | No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.) | Noon | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo, DIRECTV |
| CFP First Round | No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 11 Tulane | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| CFP First Round | No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 12 James Madison | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
Wednesday, Dec. 31
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl) | No. 2 Ohio State vs. Texas A&M/Miami (Fla.) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 1
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) | No. 4 Texas Tech vs. Oregon/JMU | Noon | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) | No. 1 Indiana vs. Alabama/Oklahoma | 4 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) | No. 3 Georgia vs. Ole Miss/Tulane | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 8
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Fiesta Bowl) | Cotton winner vs. Sugar winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Friday, Jan. 9
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Peach Bowl) | Rose winner vs. Orange winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Monday, Jan. 19
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP National Championship | TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
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