CFP National Championship 2025: date, start time, location and all the details about Ohio State vs Notre Dame

The chase for the national college championship in the NCAA circuit is nearing its conclusion with with in the game for the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. It is an unusual date for what we knew as the collegiate championship, which was defined in the first days of January

However, the NCAA expanded the schedule for this knockout tournament to include 12 teams. This caused the dates for the national championship game to be moved back by about 10 days

Classification of teams in the College Football Playoff 2024-25

The title was contested by 12 teams, chosen by the CFP selection committee, with its final ranking released on Sunday, December 8.

The five highest-ranked conference champions and seven other teams will participate. The four highest-ranked conference champions had a bye week and will play directly from the quarter-final round. The remaining teams will play a one-game playoff at the stadium of the higher-ranked team. The winners will face in neutra territories from quarterfinals and beyond.

1. Oregon Ducks
2. Georgia Bulldogs
3. Boise State Broncos
4. Arizona State Sun Devils
5. Texas Longhorns
6. Penn State Nittany Lions
7. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
8. Ohio State Buckeyes
9. Tennessee Volunteers
10. Indiana Hoosiers
11. SMU Mustangs
12. Clemson Tigers

College Football Playoff Bracket 2024-25: Road to the National Championship

First round

• Indiana 17 - 27 Notre Dame
• SMU 10 - 38 Penn State
• Clemson 24 - 38 Texas
• Tennessee 17 - 42 Ohio State

Quarterfinals

• Fiesta Bowl:Penn State 31 - 14 Boise State
• Peach Bowl: Texas 39 - 31 Arizona State
• Rose Bowl:Ohio State 41 - 21 Oregon
• Sugar Bowl:Notre Dame 23 - 10 Georgia

Semifinals

• Orange Bowl: Penn State 24 - 27 Notre Dame
• Cotton Bowl: Ohio State 28 - 14 Texas

Who will play in the CFP National Championship 2025?

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face the Ohio State Buckeyes in the CFP National Championship 2024-25.

When will the CFP National Championship 2025 be played?

The College National Championship Game is scheduled for January 20 at 19:30 ET/16:30 PT.

Where is the CFP National Championship in 2025?

The College National Championship Game will take place at the spectacular Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, which will host Super Bowl LXII in 2028.

How mucho do tickets cost for the CFP National Championship 2025?

The cheapest tickets started at $2,162, though prices may vary depending on demand and seating location.

How to watch the CFP National Championship 2025?

The broadcast of the 2025 CFP National Championship game will be on ESPN and streaming via ESPN.com and ESPN+.

Who will sing the national anthem at the CFP National Championship 2025?

Coco Jones, a 27-year-old singer-songwriter from Nashville, is set to deliver a moving rendition of the national anthem that will resonate with millions.

Who is performing in the CFP National Championship Halftime Show 2025?

Unlike the Super Bowl, in the NCAA football final there are no artists to liven up the halftime show, although there is entertainment.

How much are tickets for the CFP National Championship 2025?

The cheapest ticket for the national championship game costs $1,158. Tickets for seats in the lower bowl of Mercedes-Benz Stadium start at $1,560.

CFP National Championship overtime rules

Unlike the NFL, it is not a sudden death system, as each team gets one possession in each overtime period until one outperforms the other.

CFP National Championship 2025 Color

The team that in a way will have the administrative home is Notre Dame for finishing in the standings one position above Ohio State.

CFP National Championship Odds

Ohio State is favored to win by 9.5 points, which shows confidence in their ability to handle Notre Dame's challenges.

CFP National Championship 2025 Injury Report

Fighting Irish injury list is quite a bit longer than their opponents.

CFP National Championship 2025 Weather Forecast

According to AccuWeather, the forecast for Monday, January 20, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, predicts sunny to partly cloudy conditions. The high temperature is expected to be 34?F (1?C), with a low of 19?F (-7?C).

CFP National Championship Gatorade Color

According to league historians, this tradition began in the 1984 season in the NFL.

CFP National Championship Trophy

At 26.5 inches tall and 35 pounds, the oblong-shaped trophy tapers into a full-size football flattened at the top. Made of 24-carat gold, bronze and stainless steel, the trophy represents a four-strand soccer ball, representing the teams competing in the playoffs.

CFP National Championship MVP Award

In the CFP National Championship two MVP awards are given: one for the best offensive player and one for the best defensive player of the game.

CFP National Championship Rings

Officially, the first championship ring awarded to a collegiate champion dates back to 1872. The new design was standardised in 2014 when the first College Football National Championship game was played.

CFP National Championship Prize Money

Teams advancing to the final national championship game will recive around $23 million.

CFP National Championship Winners List

From the early days of shared titles to the definitive championships of the modern era, college football's storied history is filled with legendary teams, unforgettable moments, and powerhouse programs that dominated the sport.