2025-26 College Football Playoff Semifinals Set the Stage for National Championship Game
The stage is set for the national championship game as the 2025-26 College Football Playoff semifinals kick off. The first matchup will be the Fiesta Bowl between the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels and No. 10 Miami Hurricanes, followed by the Peach Bowl featuring the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers and No. 5 Oregon Ducks.
None of the remaining playoff teams have won a national championship in the CFP era. Ole Miss and Miami are making their CFP debuts, while Indiana and Oregon have yet to secure a national title. The Rebels' only national championship dates back to 1960-61, shared with Minnesota, while the Hurricanes last won a national title in 2001-02.
Looking ahead to the national championship game, it will take place on Monday, Jan. 19. If Miami defeats Ole Miss, they will have the opportunity to play for the national championship at their home venue, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, which is hosting the title game for the second time in the CFP era.
The national championship game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. CT/4:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans can also stream the game on ESPN.com and the ESPN app. Get ready for an exciting conclusion to the college football season as the quest for the national championship continues.