College Football Playoff semifinal bowl guide: Games, TV schedule and more to know
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The 2025 college football season has narrowed down to four teams competing for the national championship: No. 1 Indiana, No. 5 Oregon, No. 6 Ole Miss, and No. 10 Miami. Miami pulled off a significant upset by defeating reigning national champion Ohio State on New Year's Eve. They will face Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl, with Ole Miss having secured their place by beating Georgia 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl. The Rebels' success follows a coaching change, with Pete Golding stepping up as head coach after Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU.
In the other semifinal, Indiana and Oregon will have a rematch in the Peach Bowl. Indiana previously defeated Oregon in Eugene during the regular season. Indiana advanced to the semifinals by defeating Alabama in the Rose Bowl, while Oregon triumphed over Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl. This matchup is notable for featuring potential top picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, with Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and Oregon
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