The 2025-26 College Football Playoff bracket is officially set, giving teams a clear roadmap toward the national championship. Following a regular season filled with drama and intense conference championship battles, the top programs now shift their attention to the CFP, aiming for a shot at college football's ultimate prize.

The College Football Playoff has significantly changed over the years. It debuted in 2014 as a four-team playoff with at-large bids for all four spots, which always left at least one Power 5 conference out of the bracket. Six different programs won titles over the 10 years of the four-team bracket before the Playoff expanded to 12 teams in 2024.

The College Football Playoff bracket saw big changes in the rankings after the conference championships. Indiana got the No. 1 seed, with Alabama and Miami in.

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.

Who made the official 12-team College Football Playoff field on Sunday? Here's what to know, including the full rankings and schedule.

The ACC barely made the College Football Playoff this season with Miami landing the final at-large spot, and the conference's commissioner would like more opportunities in the future.

Philip Rivers will make his return to the NFL in a key game for the Colts against the Seahawks. The Chiefs and Chargers are each battling for playoff position, and the Chiefs are fighting for their postseason lives.