2023-24 College Playoff Schedule, Dates, TV, Channel, Sites and More

With the regular college football season on the cusp of its conclusion, teams have set pretty high standards for the playoffs, let alone the national championship. For fans across the world, the playoffs are where the real tussle begins. To end the anticipation, the post-season schedule was released on Wednesday. 

Throughout the month of November, the team had rankings released per week. However, the official list of semifinalists will be rolled out by the CPF committee on 3rd December. Despite the committee being the one with the final say, the top four teams after the conclusion of the regular season will have favorable results. Moreover, the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl are the semifinals for the ultimate national championship game, set to take place on January 8.

2023-2024 college football schedule and dates

The tradition of the ultimate playoffs between the four best teams across all conferences came into existence in the 2014-2015 season. This year will mark the ninth successful execution of the method adopted by the CFP. Here is all the information you need for the playoff games this season. 

The official broadcasting partner for playoffs is ESPN, from where the fans can catch the live stream. 

What is the current number of teams that qualify for the playoffs? 

Currently, as per the protocol adopted by the CFP back in 2014, only 4 teams can be selected for the playoffs. However, after a ton of debates and discussions, the officials ended with the decision to expand the number. Previously, the year of execution was rumored to be 2026 or 2025. However, the committee has now officiated the year to be 2024. 

This 12-team expansion will include the top six teams of the conference as automatic qualifiers. Along with them, the next six highest-ranked teams will follow suit. The four highest-ranked conference champions will be seeded 1-4 with first-round byes.

The selection committee 

The selection committee is the almighty authority when it comes to CFP. The 13-member committee changes often. However, for the 2022-2023 season, it included the following people. 

• Gary Barta: Director of Athletics (Iowa): Chairperson
• Mitch Barnhart: Director of Athletics (Kentucky)
• Will Shields: Former player, College Football HOF (Nebraska)
• Tom Burman: Director of Athletics (Wyoming)
• Joe Taylor: VP Athletics (Virginia Union)
• John Urschel: Former player, William V. Campbell Trophy winner (Penn State) 
• Boo Corrigan: Director of Athletics (NC State)
• Rick George: Director of Athletics (Colorado)
• Tyrone Willingham: Former Head coach at Notre Dame, Washington and Stanford
• Charlie Cobb: Director of Athletics (Georgia State)
• Paola Boivin: Professor (Arizona State)
• Gene Taylor: Director of Athletics (Kansas State)
• Rodd West: Former player (Notre Dame)

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Along with these, fans will also have the other bowl games to keep them entertained.

Other bowl games

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