What to know about the college football playoff

By Becky Sullivan

Published December 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM EST

The 12 teams playing in the college football playoff are set. We discuss the highlights, lowlights and surprises.

Becky Sullivan

Becky Sullivan has reported and produced for NPR since 2011 with a focus on hard news and breaking stories. She has been on the ground to cover natural disasters, disease outbreaks, elections and protests, delivering stories to both broadcast and digital platforms.

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