As of Sunday, December 7, 2025, the official 12-team College Football Playoff bracket is set. After a dramatic conference championship weekend and final rankings, the field is now locked — and Big Game Football Factory is proud to announce we have handcrafted officially licensed footballs for all participating teams.
2025-26 College Football Playoff Teams
- Indiana
- Ohio State
- Georgia
- Texas Tech
- Oregon
- Ole Miss
- Texas A&M
- Oklahoma
- Alabama
- Miami
- Tulane
- James Madison
What Happened During College Football Championship Weekend?
Big 10 Conference Championship
Indiana became the first team safely in the College Football Playoff after completing an undefeated regular season and securing the Big Ten Championship. The Hoosiers entered the weekend with pressure to maintain their perfect record, and they delivered. With a balanced offensive attack and a defense that held firm in crucial moments, Indiana closed out their title game with authority, preserving their spotless resume and earning the No. 1 overall seed in this year’s bracket.
SEC Conference Championship
Georgia continued to show the dominance that has defined the Bulldogs over the last several seasons. In the SEC Championship, Georgia controlled the tempo from the start, leaning on a physical defensive front and timely explosive plays on offense. Their strong showing not only brought home another conference title but also elevated them into the No. 3 seed, marking them as one of the most dangerous teams entering the postseason.
Big 12 Conference Championship
Over in the Big 12, Texas Tech delivered one of the weekend’s biggest statements. The Red Raiders outpaced BYU in a high-energy championship matchup that featured momentum swings and aggressive play-calling on both sides. Texas Tech’s late-game surge put the contest out of reach, earning them the Big 12 crown and securing the final first-round bye as the No. 4 seed — a major accomplishment in a season where they steadily climbed the rankings.
Ohio State Gets a Bye
Ohio State also made a compelling case for a top seed despite not capturing a conference title game this weekend. The Buckeyes’ overall season performance, including marquee wins and a consistently potent offense, solidified them as the No. 2 seed behind Indiana. As the defending national champions, they enter the playoff with both experience and expectations on their side.
The First Round of the CFP is Determined
The rest of the playoff picture crystallized as results across the country finalized the opening-round matchups. Oregon’s strong finish to the season placed them at No. 5, while Ole Miss secured its first playoff berth in school history at No. 6 after an impressive late-season push. Texas A&M’s defensive resurgence landed them at No. 7, and Oklahoma held firm at No. 8 after navigating an extremely difficult schedule. Traditional powers Alabama and Miami claimed the No. 9 and No. 10 seeds, respectively, setting up high-profile road matchups in the first round. Rounding out the field, Tulane and James Madison earned the final two spots.
Championship weekend ultimately delivered clarity and chaos in equal measure, shaping a playoff bracket that features both familiar contenders and rising programs eager to make a run. With the first-round matchups set, fans now turn their focus to what promises to be another unforgettable postseason.
CFP Predictions and Schedule
All eyes will be on Indiana as they answer the question: Can they go undefeated and get the coveted 2026 National Championship? Other questions to be answered are: Will Georgia continue its postseason dominance on the road to another deep run? Can Texas Tech capitalize on their Big 12 Championship momentum after earning a first-round bye? Will programs like Ole Miss and Texas A&M turn their breakthrough seasons into true playoff runs? And how dangerous could underdogs such as Tulane and James Madison be as they look to shake up the bracket and write this year’s upset story?
Here is where and when to watch the Playoff First Round of games:
Playoff First Round:
- Alabama at Oklahoma on December 19th, 2025, at 8 pm ET. (ESPN, ABC)
- Miami at Texas A&M on December 20th, 2025, at noon ET. (ESPN, ABC)
- Tulane at Ole Miss on December 20th, 2025, at 3:30 pm ET. (TNT, TruTV)
- James Madison at Oregon on December 20th, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET. (TNT, TruTV)
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