College Football Playoff schedule: National championship matchup and results

The 2025-26 College Football Playoff is concluding with a championship game between No. 1 seed Indiana and No. 10 seed Miami. Indiana, under second-year coach Curt Cignetti, is seeking to complete an undefeated season and become the Big Ten's third consecutive champion. Meanwhile, Miami, playing at their home field, is aiming for a significant victory under fourth-year coach Mario Cristobal.

The playoff has been notable for several storylines, including Ole Miss's unexpected run. The Rebels, led by new coach Pete Golding, advanced to the semifinals after former coach Lane Kiffin departed for LSU.

The championship game is scheduled for Monday, January 19, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. This matchup ensures that the SEC's title drought will extend to a third year. Indiana looks to follow Michigan and Ohio State as Big Ten champions, while Miami seeks a triumphant conclusion to their own remarkable