https://sportsbrackets.net/2024/02/06/printable-2024-25-college-football-playoff-bracket/ The college football playoff expands from four to eight teams this season. This printable playoff bracket has the dates, locations, and format for the new playoff setup the NCAA is using this postseason. The specific bowl games that are part of the playoff are identified as well. Of the 12 teams that are selected for the playoff, it is expected that five will be major conference champions. The other seven participants will be selected based on their record, strength of schedule, and how they stack up against the other teams that are in the mix for a playoff opportunity. The new expansion in the college football playoff will allow teams that have been left out in the past to have a shot at playing for the national championship. While other sports have been more inclusive in the past, football has been the only sport that has limited the field to just four teams here in the recent past. For example, Florida State, did not get an opportunity to play in the playoff last year with an undefeated record. Georgia was left out after losing one game in the SEC football championship. This should change this year. The college football playoff expands from four to eight teams this season. This printable playoff bracket has the dates, locations, and format for the new playoff setup the NCAA is using this postseason. The specific bowl games that are part of the playoff are identified as well.