The quarterfinal stage of the College Football Playoff is nearly here, with the top eight teams in the country battling it out to take another step on the road to the national championship.
When is the College Football Playoff quarterfinal? Who faces who? Where are the games played? How can you watch it? Is it possible to stream the action? The postseason tournament throws many questions at us, but thankfully, all the answers can be found here.
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl
- Matchup: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Boise State Broncos
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: State Farm Stadium | Glendale, AZ
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: FuboTV
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After beating the SMU Mustangs comfortably in the opening round, Penn State travels to Arizona to take on Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. The Nittany Lions are a substantial favorite against the sole Group of Five team in the College Football Playoff, but will they be able to contain Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty as he attempts to break Barry Sander’s rushing record?
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl
- Matchup: Texas Longhorns vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, GA
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: FuboTV
MORE: Texas vs. Arizona State Prediction
Fresh from their win over the Clemson Tigers, Texas makes another journey to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, looking to banish the ghosts of their SEC Championship Game loss in the heart of Atlanta. The Longhorns were dominant on both sides of the ball in the first round but face a formidable foe in the form of Arizona State standout running back Cam Skattebo on New Year’s Day.
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Presented by Prudential
- Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- Location: Rose Bowl | Pasadena, CA
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: FuboTV
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The last time Ohio State and Oregon met, they treated college football fans to arguably the best game of the 2024 regular season. The College Football Playoff quarterfinal reunites the Big Ten foes in a matchup that once would have been a traditional Rose Bowl clash. It’s difficult to beat the same team twice in a year, and the Buckeyes will be bouncing after a convincing win.
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the AllState Sugar Bowl
- Matchup: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Georgia Bulldogs
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025
- Time: 8:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Caesars Superdome | New Orleans, LA
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: FuboTV
MORE: Notre Dame vs. Georgia Prediction
Has the College Football Playoff quarterfinal schedule saved the best for last? Since their early season defeat to the Northern Illinois Huskies, Notre Dame has gone from strength to strength. In their win over the Indiana Hoosiers they showcased why they should be considered one of the most dangerous teams in the country. Can they overcome Kirby Smart’s Georgia team?
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