As the time makes to get closer to the highly anticipated 2024-25 NCAA playoff games, every dedicated follower and fan from worldwide is gearing up for an exhilarating season of college sports. This season’s playoff game promises to be exciting with the new 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP) format. While the first round ended in an intensive and thrilling path, fans expect great gameplay from quarterfinal games. Around December 20 and 21, the first round finished with four matches. Each team lets the other team move forward by winning against their opponent. Indiana lost their game against Notre Dame for a score of 17-27. And SMU lost against Penn State for a score of 10-38. Ohio State claimed an overwhelming victory against their opponent, Tennessee, with a score of 17-42. Finally, Clemson saw their defeat against Texas for 24-38. As all four games played their non-Bowl games, fans look forward to upcoming quarterfinal matches.
The 2024-25 NCAA playoff is the long-standing event with the single-elimination postseason tournament. It will determine the national champion of the 2024 NCAA Division 1 FBS football season. In the previous season of 2023, Michigan claimed their victory, and fans are holding higher expectations regarding which team will stand on top and reach the final game. The expanded CFP format is expected to bring unprecedented unpredictability and excitement to college football. Overall, the 2024-25 NCAA playoffs are poised to deliver a perfect blend of high-stakes competition and captivating games. As teams battle their way for glory and reach their goal, as fans expect, this season will be great with their intensive performance. To find more interesting information about your favorite sport, check out our website and be updated.
2024-25 NCAA Playoffs Quarterfinals Schedule
Penn State vs Boise State – January 1, 2025 (Fiesta Bowl)
Arizona State vs Texas – January 1, 2025 (Peach Bowl)
Oregon vs Ohio State – January 2, 2025 (Rose Bowl)
Georgia vs Notre Dame – January 2, 2025 (Sugar Bowl)
How much will each team make in the 2024-25 NCAA Playoffs?
Each 12 teams participating in the College Football Playoff receives $4 million.
Each of the eight teams that advance to the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals gets $4 million.
Each of the four teams competing in the College Football Playoff Semifinals is awarded $6 million.
The two teams that reach the College Football Playoff National Championship Game receive $6 million.
Where can I watch the 2024-25 NCAA Playoffs Quarterfinal Games?
2024-25 NCAA College Football Playoff games will be broadcast across ESPN. The CFP games on Fubo offer a free trial to new users so that fans can catch all the action.
Prediction
Penn State vs Boise State
With high expectations among fans, Penn State and Boise State are ready to play their NCAA Playoffs game on January 1, 2025, at Glendale, Arizona.
Notable Players:
- Quarterback player Drew Allar from Penn State holds impressive stats and is known for his leadership qualities that guide his team. Fans are expecting a great performance from him in the upcoming quarterfinal game.
- RB player Ashton Jeanty from Boise State’s performance is vital for the teams’ victory, and fans are expecting clear-win game play against Penn State in this upcoming quarterfinal match.
In this upcoming NCAA playoff game between Penn State and Boise State, fans expect an intense clash as both teams are known to be formidable. In this game, they are going to play Fiesta Bowl, which excites fans to look forward to this clash. Looking over their previous games, Boise State held an excellent record in their last five matches. Without losing against their opponent, they stand with a winning streak and are prepared to win this upcoming quarterfinal game against Penn State. Also, fans believe in Ashton Jeanty, who made 30 touchdowns and covered a total of 2613 yards in his games. Also, as a team, Boise State goes well against their run, allowing just 3.6 yards and 112.5 yards per game.
On the other hand, Penn State expects a great performance after their intense gameplay against Southern Methodist in the NCAA. While they lost against Oregon with a score of 45-37, fans were disappointed in their performance, but soon, they recovered with the key player, scored 38 against an opponent, and claimed victory. Now, they are ready to face Boise State in this playoff game to move forward in achieving their goal. While Penn State is well in its tactics, holding on to the formula of strong attack and leisure defense may lead them to fall against Boise in this game. Penn State should focus thoroughly on its key players like Drew. While comparing both teams’ previous games and players’ stats, Boise State has a solid chance to claim victory.
Arizona State vs Texas
In this upcoming NCAA playoffs game, Arizona State and Texas are preparing to play their quarterfinal match on January 1, 2025, at Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia.
Notable Players:
- Cam Skattebo gave a solid standout performance in their previous game, supported well, and led Arizona State to move forward.
- On the Texas team, Bijan Robinson is ready to show his talent in the upcoming clash in the quarterfinals. He has shown the most electrifying gameplay among his team.
In this new game of NCAA playoffs, fans expect a great Peach Bowl game from two strong Texas and Arizona State teams. In the past five games in the NCAA, Arizona State showed excellent results by winning every game without any losses. Arizona State showed a well-dominant game performance in the last two games without any trouble. Potentially, Arizona State stands better as Cam Skattebo, who is known as a human pinball player, prepares to play for the team. He averaged 188.6 yards with 12 touchdowns in the last five games. Also, his seasonal best is 2074 yards with 22 touchdowns.
With the close victory, Texas proves its strength against its opponents. After their recent loss against Georgia 19-22, fans hope to witness great gameplay from Texas. And just as they expected, Texas gave well-balanced gameplay against their opponent Clemson in the previous match and won with a score of 38-24. While they have never faced each other, this game will be the first head-to-head clash between Texas and Arizona State, raising the fans’ anticipation. Bijan Robinson is one of the key players in Texas. He leads his team with impressive stats and vision to guide it through tough situations. While Arizona State has a higher chance of witnessing the victory, Texas is not a team to look down on as they have performed excellent in late games.
Oregon vs Ohio State
Oregon and Ohio State will play in the upcoming quarterfinals of the NCAA playoffs on January 2, 2025, in Pasadena, California.
Notable Players:
- Quarterback Dillon Gabriel is expected to play in the upcoming quarterfinal match against Ohio State. His well-regarded leadership and poise are vital for Oregon, which aims to win the upcoming game.
- From Ohio State, C.J. Stroud is the standout quarterback of the team. He has a strong arm and accuracy to tackle his opponent on the field. Also, he has quality leadership to lead his team against their opponent.
Oregon is the performing team in this NCAA game and is ready to play its quarterfinal match against Ohio State. In their last five games, Oregon has given their best performance and is holding a winning streak without any losses in the path. Also, in their previous game against Penn State, Oregon gave their best gameplay and won with a score of 45-37. They are preparing to play the Rose Bowl game with Ohio State in this upcoming NCAA playoffs game. The stats for Dillon are 32 rushing yards and 341 passing yards. Along with him, Will Howard is a key player with 326 passing yards and 12 rushing yards with two passing scores. Fans believe two will lead the team to win the upcoming game without failure.
On the other hand, Ohio State was determined to score the victory in the upcoming game as it lost its win streak in the last game against Michigan. While continuing their perfect game performances, Ohio State lost against Michigan for 10-13. Still, they went for a dominating winning game against Tennessee 42-17 without falling back. They are preparing to play their quarterfinal match against Oregon in the Rose Bowl game. In the past, Oregon and Ohio State played four h2h matches, and both teams are stand in a tie with a record of 2 wins and 2 losses. Now, fans believe this fifth game will determine their solid victory for H2H matches. Still, comparing both teams, Oregon holds a higher chance of winning the game.
Georgia vs Notre Dame
In the upcoming NCAA playoffs, Georgia and Notre Dame are preparing to play their match on January 2, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Notable Players:
- Jalen Carter is a strong player from Georgia who can disrupt his opponent and has the technique to score in tough situations. His presence increases his chance of winning the upcoming game.
- Michael Mayer is a reliable player at Notre Dame who has the stamina and force to tackle the opponent and move forward to score the point. He has made a great number of contributions to Notre Dame’s victories.
Georgia is one of the most formidable teams in the NCAA and is preparing to play its playoff game against Notre Dame. After their crushing defeat against Ole Miss, Georgia improved its game tactics and continued to perform better in the following games. While their last two matches have been average, fans believe in their game performance and key players to score a victory in the upcoming quarterfinals match against Notre Dame.
Conversely, Notre Dame has held great game results in the last five matches. They are preparing to continue their win streak in the upcoming quarterfinal game with Georgia. Fans expect a great clash between Notre Dame and Georgia in this Sugar Bowl game, with players in both teams ready to prove their potential and move forward with great determination. While both teams hold great game tactics for their opponent, fans believe this game will be intensive. Still, by comparing their previous performance and stats, Notre Dame holds higher odds of winning the game.
