With the tension rising and the stakes getting ever-higher, the games in the College football bowl become more infrequent, with rest key ahead of huge ties in the tournament. As such, I’m afraid that I’m here to say we’ve got no NCAA football on January 7 as the players continue with their preparations for the upcoming semi-finals.

The teams with the most talent -- and favorable schedules -- during the 2025 season have the most direct path to a playoff berth, as does squads who rectify personnel losses with transfer portal acquisitions. We're projecting another first-time playoff participant, too.

The first 12-team College Football Playoff is approaching the semifinal round beginning Thursday, January 9. Here is the full CFP bracket and schedule

Houston knows how to host the biggest national championships in college athletics. NRG Stadium has hosted three Final Fours, including one of the most iconic finishes in college basketball history when Kris Jenkins nailed a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to win the 2016 national title,

The College Football Playoff semifinals feature classic brands in rare matchups that should make for riveting games leading up to the CFP championship game on Jan. 20. It also features four of the top-five scoring defenses in the FBS.