CFP First Round Complete: Miami Survives, Oregon Rolls, and Quarterfinals Set
The field has been trimmed from 12 to 8. The opening weekend of the 2025 College Football Playoff delivered drama, blowouts, and one historic comeback. Here is a complete recap of the first-round action and a look at the Quarterfinal matchups.
First Round Scoreboard
The Tide overcame a 17-0 deficit to advance. Read full recap →
In a defensive slugfest, Malachi Toney's late touchdown catch sent the Hurricanes past the Aggies in College Station.
The Rebels dominated from start to finish. Trinidad Chambliss accounted for 3 TDs as Ole Miss cruised.
Dante Moore threw 4 TDs as the Ducks won a shootout in Eugene, ending JMU's Cinderella run.
Quarterfinal Matchups (Jan 1)
The winners now advance to face the top four seeds, who enjoyed a first-round bye.
- Rose Bowl: #9 Alabama vs. #1 Indiana
- Sugar Bowl: #6 Ole Miss vs. #3 Georgia
- Cotton Bowl: #10 Miami vs. #2 Ohio State
- Orange Bowl: #5 Oregon vs. #4 Texas Tech
Big Picture
The SEC sends three teams to the quarterfinals (Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss), confirming its dominance. Meanwhile, the Big Ten is represented by Indiana, Oregon, and Ohio State, setting up a potential conference supremacy battle in the semifinals.