Official announcements from the College Football Playoff selection committee

Alabama and Miami Excluded from 2024-25 College Football Playoff in First 12-Team Format

Dec 8, 2024, 05:39 PM

Alabama has been excluded from the 2024-25 College Football Playoff, marking a significant moment as this is the first year of the expanded 12-team format. The decision leaves the Crimson Tide, a historically dominant program in college football, out of contention for the national championship. Miami was also excluded from the playoff field. The Tide held out of the playoffs despite their strong legacy in the sport.