2025 CFP quarterfinals preview: Keys to all four matchups - ESPN

A rematch of one of the most contentious national title games of the 2000s (Miami-Ohio State). A rematch of a fun October track meet (Georgia-Ole Miss). A battle between new-ish money (Oregon) and new money (Texas Tech). A classic matchup between a proven, unbeaten powerhouse (Indiana) and a scrappy close-game-winning underdog (Alabama, somehow).

The quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff kick off Wednesday evening in Arlington, Texas, and they feature something for everyone. They could produce semifinals between four of the sport's biggest brands or they could give us a huge dose of new-brand energy. They should give us at least a couple of classics.

Here's everything you need to follow for what sure looks like a dynamite round of games.

We had two minor upsets in the first round, with two road teams (Miami and Alabama) advancing for the first time. But the overall title odds didn't change all that much from an SP+ perspective.

Ohio State and Indiana still lead the way, and the Texas Tech-Oregon winner will be the No. 3 favorite, barring an upset in Arlington or Pasadena.

Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN

The 2003 Fiesta Bowl was the first classic title game of the BCS era. Miami, a 12-point favorite, was looking for both its second straight national title and 35th straight win, but Ohio State ripped off a 17-0 midgame run, benefited from maybe the most talked-about pass interference penalty in the sport's history and won a shocking two-overtime thriller.

This time, Ohio State is the defending champ and a nearly double-digit favorite. Will we remember this one for the 23-year revenge, or will it end up simply as a step in another Buckeyes title march?

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