"It’s the President of the United States requesting to come on a college football show that didn’t exist five and a half years ago. That’s why we did it."
"ESPN posted an 82% increase in viewership compared to December, a staggering jump that underscores how postseason college football continues to function as appointment television in a fragmented media environment."
"The multi-day presence culminates on Championship Monday, when ESPN deploys its most recognizable shows, personalities and reporters to provide comprehensive analysis, storytelling and real-time reaction from Miami."
"For all its flaws, the College Football Playoff got this part right. Until viewership tells a different story, there’s no reason to fix what isn’t broken."
"The four quarterfinal games will be played Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1, with ESPN serving as the home of the primary telecast for each matchup."
"ESPN is finalizing an agreement with TNT Sports to include the College Football Playoff semifinal round, with rights to one CFP semifinal annually in 2026, 2027, and 2028."
"Apple TV first tested iPhone in a live sports workflow during a September 2025 Friday Night Baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers."