The 2025 NFL playoff picture is coming into clearer focus in Week 17. Here's a look at the updated playoff field and current bracket.

College Football Playoff bracket, along with the schedule and scores. Games continue Thursday, Jan. 1 with the rest of the quarterfinals.

Indiana, Oregon, Miami, and Ole Miss—are led by former Nick Saban assistants, highlighting his enduring influence on the next generation of coaches.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 NFL playoff schedule, including dates, times and how to watch.

One of those eight teams remaining is the Alabama Crimson Tide, which won its first CFP game since 2022, and first under second-year Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer. DeBoer took over for the legendary Nick Saban after he retired in Jan. 2024.

Visit ESPN to view the 2024 NFL Playoff bracket for live scores and results.

Five former Nick Saban assistants lead teams into College Football Playoff, showing how his influence still defines modern college football.