The College Football Playoff kicks off Saturday night with No. 11 James Madison traveling to face fifth-seeded Oregon at Autzen Stadium.
The matchup gives the Ducks and head coach Dan Lanning a chance to prove last season’s early playoff exit was a fluke. Oregon finished undefeated as Big Ten champions in 2024 but stumbled in the second round, losing 41-21 to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl.
The Ducks have been nearly unstoppable at home this season. Their only loss came in a 30-20 defeat to Indiana earlier this year.
James Madison enters with a 12-1 record and something to prove after earning a playoff bid despite playing in the Group of Five Sun Belt Conference.
The selection committee awarded bids to two non-Power Four conference champions this year: JMU and Tulane. This came after five-loss Duke won the ACC championship game, creating space for Group of Five teams in the bracket.
JMU’s lone loss this season came against Louisville. But the Dukes face a talent gap against Oregon, and Autzen Stadium presents one of college football’s toughest road environments.
Oregon enters as a 21-point favorite. ESPN’s FPI gives the Ducks an 88.2% chance to win.
This marks the first time Oregon has hosted a playoff game. The crowd has sold out every home game this season.
Oregon vs. James Madison football score
Oregon vs. James Madison live updates, highlights from 2025 College Football Playoff
All times Eastern.
This section will be updated closer to kickoff.
How to watch Oregon vs. James Madison
Oregon vs. James Madison start time
• Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Saturday night’s game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Autzen Stadium should be rocking for Oregon’s first playoff home game.
The atmosphere for a game of this magnitude should be unmatched with the sold-out crowd.
What channel is Oregon vs. James Madison on today?
• TV channel: TNT/truTV
• Streaming: HBO Max, DirecTV
Oregon’s game against James Madison will air live on TNT and TruTV. Fans can stream the game live on HBO Max or with DirecTV.
College Football Playoff schedule 2025
Dec. 19
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| First-Round CFP game | Alabama vs. Oklahoma | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
Dec. 20
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| First-Round CFP game | Miami vs. Texas A&M | 12 p.m. | TNT |
| First-Round CFP game | Tulane vs. Ole Miss | 4 p.m. | TNT |
| First-Round CFP game | James Madison vs. Oregon | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
Dec. 31
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Cotton Bowl Classic (quarterfinal) | TBD vs. Ohio State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Jan. 1
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Capital One Orange Bowl (quarterfinal) | Texas Tech vs. TBD | 12 p.m. | ESPN |
| Rose Bowl Game (quarterfinal) | Indiana vs. TBD | 4 p.m. | ESPN |
| Allstate Sugar Bowl (quarterfinal) | Georgia vs. TBD | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
Jan. 8
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (semifinal) | TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Jan. 9
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (semifinal) | TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Jan. 19
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
| CFP National championship | TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
