At a Glance
- Miami upset Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl.
- Oregon shut out Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl.
- Indiana beat Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl.
- Why it matters: These wins set the stage for the CFP semifinals on Jan. 8-9, deciding who will play for the national title on Jan. 19.
The 2025-26 College Football Playoff quarterfinals are complete, with Miami, Oregon, and Indiana earning spots in the national semifinals. Their victories over Ohio State, Texas Tech, and Alabama set up matchups that will decide who advances to the championship game on Jan. 19.
Quarterfinal Highlights
In the Cotton Bowl, the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes beat the defending champion No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes 24-14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, after a 10-3 win over Texas A&M on the road. The Orange Bowl saw the No. 5 Oregon Ducks dominate the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders with a 23-0 shut-out, forcing four turnovers and stopping three fourth-down attempts. In the Rose Bowl, the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers routed the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide 38-3 in Pasadena, with Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza throwing three touchdowns and the defense limiting Alabama to 193 total yards.
Semifinal Matchups
The CFP semifinals will be played on Jan. 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and on Jan. 9 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
| Game | Teams | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Bowl | Miami vs. Georgia/Ole Miss | Jan 8 | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ |
| Peach Bowl | Oregon vs. Indiana | Jan 9 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
The national championship game will be held on Mon. Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, the same venue that hosted the Orange Bowl.
CFP Bracket and Schedule
- Fiesta Bowl: Miami vs. winner of the Sugar Bowl (Georgia or Ole Miss)
- Peach Bowl: Oregon vs. Indiana
Key Takeaways
- Miami, Oregon, and Indiana win quarterfinals to reach semifinals.
- Semifinals set for Jan. 8-9 at Glendale and Atlanta.
- National title will be played Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium.
With the semifinals set, fans can now focus on which of the three teams will claim the national title in Miami.
