When the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams in 2024, one of the most-anticipated new additions was on-site games in the first round. For the first time in college football history, there were playoff games on college campuses; this included the eventual champions, Ohio State, who hosted Tennesssee in Columbus.

BYU can be a lock for the playoffs with a win over Texas Tech in the Big 12 title game, but even if the Cougars fail to defeat the Red Raiders, they can still sneak in with an 11-2 record and a close loss in the championship.

Here is everything you need to know about the final College Football Playoff rankings release, including TV and streaming options for the selection show.

A closer look at the top games for conference championship week

Alabama football is on the edge of the College Football Playoff bracket heading into the SEC championship. Will the Crimson Tide make it in?

Here's when Texas Tech fans will know what's in store for the Red Raiders. The final CFP rankings will be released on Dec. 7. You can watch or stream the College Football Playoff selection show on ESPN. You can also stream it on Fubo. The CFP rankings selection show is scheduled to begin at noon ET/11 a.m. CT on Dec. 7.

The SEC, Big 12 and ACC championship games could present a nightmare scenario to the committee

Here's a look at how the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket would look if the season ended after today's CFP top 25 rankings.