College Football Playoff scores, highlights, results: Texas vs. Arizona State, Ohio State vs. Oregon and more

Happy New Year! We’re ringing in 2025 with a full day of College Football Playoff action.

We have three games Wednesday after Penn State started the quarterfinals with a 31-14 win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year’s Eve.

The extended playoffs didn’t exactly deliver in the first round, but we’ve got some heavyweight matches on tap now as the remaining teams fight for a place in the semi-finals.

Follow all the action below (scroll for live updates).

Date: 1 January | Time: 1:00 PM ET | TV: ESPN | Line: Texas -12.5 | Total: 51.5

This is a fascinating matchup between two of the most creative offensive minds in college football. Kenny Dillingham has engineered an offense that has scored 53 TDs this season, while Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is sure to have a few new looks for the Arizona State defense. This could be a game much more about the tenacity of the ASU defense than the ASU offense.

Date: 1 January | Time: 5:00 PM ET | TV: ESPN | Line: Ohio State -2.5 | Total: 55.5

How loose is Ohio State? The Buckeyes looked like a completely different team against the Volunteers than they did against Michigan. The offensive statistics from the Oct. 12 matchup between Ohio State and Oregon were nearly identical. The big separation between the teams came via penalties and turnovers. Which team will come out on top in the rematch?

Date: 1 January | Time: 8:45 PM ET | TV: ESPN | Line: Georgia -1.5 | Total: 44.5

No one will question how well Georgia coach Kirby Smart can motivate his team, especially in a situation like this with his starting quarterback injured and headed to the NFL. But how well can Georgia move the ball with Gunner Stockton in the game? We wouldn’t be surprised to see Georgia stick with its running game.