Who's in CFP Championship? Updated bracket, scores for College Football Playoff
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The College Football Playoff has reached its final stages, with No. 10 Miami securing a spot in the national championship game after defeating No. 6 Mississippi 31-27 in the CFP Fiesta Bowl semifinal held on January 8, 2026. Miami's quarterback, Carson Beck, scored the decisive touchdown, marking the Hurricanes' first appearance in a CFP title game.
Miami will face the winner of the CFP Peach Bowl semifinal between No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon, scheduled for January 9, 2026, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Indiana is aiming for a second victory over Oregon this season, having previously defeated the Ducks in Week 7.
The championship game is set for January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN, with streaming available via the ESPN app and Fubo. The 2025-26 CFP features a 12-team bracket, including the top
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