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College Football Playoff Clashes with NFL Again

Published June 1, 2026 · Updated June 1, 2026 · NBC Sports

The College Football Playoff will again compete directly with NFL games when three semifinal matchups are scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2026, the same day as two NFL Week 15 games.

The 2026-27 College Football Playoff schedule, unveiled today, includes three games on December 19: one at noon ET, one at 3:30, and one at 7:30. This creates direct competition with the NFL's Week 15 slate, which features the Seahawks versus the Eagles at 4 p.m. and the Bears versus the Bills at 7:20. catcross.biz

This scheduling conflict has occurred since the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams two years ago. In previous years, NFL games have consistently drawn higher ratings than their college counterparts. The college games will air on TNT, while the NFL contests will be broadcast on Fox and CBS.

College Football Playoff Clashes with NFL Again

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