That’s one advantage of the new 12-team playoff era. Teams can learn from their mistakes. But it takes a special coaching staff and special group of players to capitalize on lessons learned. They believe they can beat anyone, even if they appear outmatched.

ESPN will offer 11 different presentations of the 2025 CFP national championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State. The traditional broadcast will be on ESPN, while Pat McAfee will host an alternative broadcast on ESPN2. The command center will be available on ESPNU, giving fans a "multi-angle presentation with player and team statistics."