ATLANTA — The College Football Playoff committee unveiled the 2024-2025 playoff bracket on Sunday.
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This is the first year of the 12-team format. The top four teams receive a bye and teams ranked No. 5 through No. 8 host the first round.
After their SEC Championship win, the Georgia Bulldogs earned the No. seed and a bye. They will play in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day.
Here are the final rankings:
1. Oregon
2. Georgia
3. Boise State
4. Arizona State
5. Texas
6. Penn State
7. Notre Dame
8. Ohio State
9. Tennessee
10. Indiana
11. SMU
12. Clemson
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