Before we know the final two teams, let's take a look at the 12 squads that are hoping to make their way to Miami Gardens for the CFP title game this year.

The 2026 CFP National Championship Game will take place Monday, Jan 19 at 7:30p ET. Teams are currently TBD. For the second year in a row, 12 teams were chosen to compete in the College Football Playoff, putting the National Championship Game in late January.

Because of college football's messy history of crowning national champions, there is debate as to how many titles the Ohio State Buckeyes have won.

If Montana State were to win the national championship, as many expect, the Bobcats would have a total rating of 23.18, which could be adjusted slightly based on next Monday's game. They would compare favorably to some of the top teams of the Frisco Era, ranking 5th, just ahead of 2021 NDSU and right behind 2023 SDSU.

Three of the top five seeds in the College Football Playoff have never won a national title, including No. 1 Indiana.

Heisman Trophy finalist Julian Sayin and Carson Beck have already been part of national championship teams. Both quarterbacks are now trying to win a title of their own as a starter. “Obviously to be a part of a championship team and then lead a championship team are two totally different things,

Georgia is back in the hunt for its first national title since 2022. The Bulldogs made quite the statement on the even of the final rankings reveal, as they dog-walked Alabama 28-7 to capture their second straight SEC title. They also avenged a regular season loss to the Crimson Tide, which stands as the only blemish on their 12-1 record.

The Georgia Bulldogs' national championship odds improved according to oddsmakers entering the CFP quarterfinals

The 1985 Oklahoma Sooners football team finished 11-1 with a win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl. This year the team celebrated 40 years.

The UW-River Falls Falcons are one game away from winning the DIII National Championship, the Stagg Bowl. Monday afternoon, they held media availability with Coach Matt Walker, Quarterback Kaleb Blaha, and Defensive back Andre Hall. 5 EYEWITNESS Sports was there.