As the excitement of bowl season kicks into high gear, the College Football Playoff captures the attention of football enthusiasts everywhere. Last night marked the commencement of the opening-round matchups with the highly anticipated clash between No. 8 Oklahoma and No. 9 Alabama.

The outcome of that thrilling encounter remains to be seen as I prepare this piece, so a hearty congratulations or my condolences to Alabama fans, depending on the result!

Today, December 20, brings the remaining trio of first-round games. No. 7 Texas A&M is set to face off against No. 10 Miami on home turf, while No. 11 Tulane travels to take on No. 6 Ole Miss. Meanwhile, No. 5 Oregon aims to fend off a potential upset against No. 12 James Madison.

Meanwhile, the top four seeds—Indiana, Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas Tech—await the outcomes of these opening games to learn their opponents. These eagerly awaited matchups are scheduled for December 31 and January 1. The winners will then advance to the Fiesta and Peach Bowls, taking place on January 8 and 9, to decide which two teams will vie for the National Championship on Monday, January 19.

So, get comfortable and soak in the excitement of bowl season! For information on game times and streaming options, here’s how you can catch all the College Football Playoff action live online.

College Football Playoff 2025 Schedule: CPF Channels/Start Times:

Saturday, December 20:

• No. 10 Miami @ No. 7 Texas A&M: 12:00 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN
• No. 11 Tulane @ No. 6 Ole Miss: 3:30 p.m. ET on TNT, HBO Max, and truTV
• No. 12 James Madison @ No. 5 Oregon: 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, HBO Max, and truTV

Wednesday, December 31:

• The Cotton Bowl: TBD @ No. 2 Ohio State (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN)

• Thursday, January 1, 2026:

• The Orange Bowl: TBD @ No. 4 Texas Tech (12:00 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• The Rose Bowl: TBD @ No. 1 Indiana (4:00 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• The Sugar Bowl: TBD @ No. 3 Georgia (8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN)

Thursday, January 8, 2026:

Fiesta Bowl: TBD vs. TBD (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN)

Friday, January 9, 2026:

Peach Bowl: TBD vs. TBD (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN)

Monday, January 19, 2026:

College Football Playoff National Championship: TBD vs. TBD (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN)

Where To Watch The 2025 College Football Playoffs Online:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch games airing on ESPN and ABC on the ESPN website, ABC app, or ABC.com. Another option is ESPN’s Unlimited bundle, which includes ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+ for $29.99/month for 12 months (or $29.99/month for just ESPN).

You can also stream college football games airing on ESPN/ABC live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. FuboTV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.

How To Stream College Football Games Airing On TNT, HBO Max, and truTV:

You can stream college football on the TNT and truTV websites (with a cable login). Additionally, you can find a TNT/truTV live stream via Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV.

Finally, you can stream live sports airing on HBO Max via the streamer’s “Standard” ($18.49/month or $184.99/year) or “Premium”($22.99/month or $229.99/year) bundles. You can also add HBO Max to your Prime Video account for an additional $18.49/month.