The College Football Playoff era has its seventh edition in the 2020-21 season.
Last season, LSU beat Oklahoma and Clemson beat Ohio State in the semifinals before LSU defeated defending champion Clemson to win the CFP national title.
Here’s a look at the upcoming CFP schedule:
When are the 2020-21 College Football Playoff semifinals?
The 2020-21 CFP semifinals are on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, at the Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl. The Rose Bowl has the earlier time slot.
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When is the 2021 College Football Playoff national championship?
The CFP national championship will be played on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 in Miami, Florida. It’s the second time the CFP title game will be played in Florida. Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium held the 2016 season (2017 game date) showdown, when Clemson beat Alabama 35-31.
Below is a complete history of the College Football Playoff national championship game.
| Year (Game Date) |
Game | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | No. 4 Ohio State 42, No. 2 Oregon 20 | Arlington, Texas |
| 2016 | No. 2 Alabama 45, No. 1 Clemson 40 | Glendale, Arizona |
| 2017 | No. 2 Clemson 35, No. 1 Alabama 31 | Tampa, Florida |
| 2018 | No. 4 Alabama 26, No. 3 Georgia 23 | Atlanta, Georgia |
| 2019 | No. 2 Clemson 44, No. 1 Alabama 16 | Santa Clara, California |
| 2020 | No. 1 LSU 42, No. 3 Clemson 25 | New Orleans, Louisiana |
2021-2026 CFP national championship locations and dates
2021: Miami-South Florida (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida) – Jan. 11
2022: Indianapolis (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana) – Jan. 10
2023: Los Angeles (Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park, Inglewood, California) – Jan. 9
2024: Houston (NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas) – Jan. 8
2025: Location TBD – Jan. 6
2026: Location TBD – Jan. 5
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2019-20 College Football Playoff scores, results
Peach Bowl (College Football Playoff semifinal) — Dec. 28
No. 1 LSU 63, No. 4 Oklahoma 28
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, GA
Fiesta Bowl (College Football Playoff semifinal) — Dec. 28
No. 3 Clemson 29, No. 2 Ohio State 23
State Farm Stadium
Glendale, AZ
College Football Playoff National Championship Game) — Jan. 13, 2020
No. 1 LSU 42, No. 3 Clemson 25
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
New Orleans, LA
