The College Football Playoff (CFP) has finalized broadcast plans for its 2025-26 12-team playoff opening round, with games set to air on multiple networks across two days.

In collaboration with ESPN and TNT Sports, the CFP revealed that first-round action will kick off Friday, Dec. 19, with an 8 p.m. game on ABC and ESPN. The schedule continues Saturday, Dec. 20, with three consecutive games: a noon contest on ABC and ESPN, followed by TNT Sports broadcasting games at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

“We are pleased to work with both ESPN and TNT Sports to deliver these first-round games to fans across the country in premier viewing windows,” said Rich Clark, executive director of the College Football Playoff. “We also appreciate the collaboration with the National Football League in coordina

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