College Football Playoff has already provided some unexpected twists and turns, most notably with No. 10 seed Miami pulling an upset of No. 2 seed Ohio State in the quarterfinals. The Hurricanes' stunning dominance of the reigning national champions messed up a lot of brackets.

College Football Playoff bracket, along with the schedule and scores. Games continue Thursday, Jan. 1 with the rest of the quarterfinals.

Both teams had empty possessions, but Miami conducted a methodical drive in the final five minutes to kill some clock and eventually put the game away with a touchdown pass from Carson Beck to Mark Fletcher. An interception on Ohio State's following drive sealed the win for Miami.

We are one step closer to crowning a national champion for the 2025 college football season. We started with 12 teams in the College Football Playoff bracket, and now we're down to seven as the quarterfinal round has begun. That also means some of the best squads in the nation are ready to take their rightful place on center stage.

Whether you're cheering for your favorite team or filling out a bracket for fun, here's what you need to know about the College Football Playoffs.

Still, last year's two highest-ranked teams—Oregon and Georgia—both were one-and-done in 2024's tournament, while No. 2 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas Tech didn't survive this season (another caveat worth noting here—Oregon was favored over the Red Raiders on Thursday).

The Indiana Hoosiers became the first team since the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams to win a game after having a first-round bye, dominating No. 9 Alabama 38-3 to advance to the semifinal. The Hoosiers rushed for 215 yards and also got a stellar showing from Fernando Mendoza, who threw for 192 yards and three scores in the victory.

It did not prove to be a very competitive game, but the College Football Playoff matchup between Indiana and Alabama in the Rose Bowl last week captivated a record-setting television audience. The Hoosiers' 38-3 win over the Crimson Tide in the CFP quarterfinals on ESPN drew 23.

As Miami continues their march through the playoff bracket, the details for each game have been firmly known. That is the case with the Fiesta Bowl, slated to be played on Thursday, January 8th at 7:30pm eastern. The game will be televised on ESPN.