TNT is the home for a number of sports, including the NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAA basketball. This year, it's adding NCAA football to that list.
When college football fanatics think of the TV homes for the sport, TNT is not one of them. College football typically can be viewed on Fox Sports, CBS Sports, NBC or ESPN, but this championship season, TNT is bringing the action to viewers all over the country.
While ESPN/ABC is hosting the majority of the 2024 College Football Playoff, two games are set to be played on TNT in the first round. This is a part of the sublicense agreement between ESPN and TNT that was signed ahead of this season.
Here is more to know about why there are CFP games on TNT.
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Why are College Football Playoff games on TNT?
ESPN and TNT Sports previously agreed on a five-year deal to sublicense select CFP games. Instead of these games taking place on ESPN, they will be on TNT.
Starting in 2024, TNT will broadcast two first-round College Football Playoff games. In 2026, the network picks up two additional quarterfinal games.
"We're delighted to reach this agreement with ESPN, providing TNT Sports the opportunity to showcase these College Football Playoff games on our platforms for years to come," said Luis Silberwasser, chairman and CEO of TNT Sports. "TNT Sports aims to delight fans and drive maximum reach and engagement for these marquee games."
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What CFP games are on TNT?
The two first-round games on TNT are No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 11 SMU and No. 5 Texas vs. No. 12.
Both matchups take place on Saturday, Dec. 21. The first game between the Nittany Lions and Mustangs is set for noon ET, while the Longhorns vs. Tigers matchup is scheduled with a 4 p.m. ET kickoff.
Saturday, Dec. 21
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP First Round | No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 11 SMU | Noon | TNT, Sling |
| CFP First Round | No. 5 Texas vs. No. 12 Clemson | 4 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
What channel is TNT?
Here's how to find TNT on every cable provider.
| Provider | Channel (SD/HD) |
| AT&T UVerse | 108/1108 |
| Verizon FIOS | 51/551 |
| DISH Network | 138 |
| DirecTV | 245 |
| Spectrum | Varies by location (area code search) |
| Xfinity | Varies by location (area code search) |
College Football Playoff schedule
Friday, Dec. 20
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP First Round | No. 7 Notre Dame vs. No. 10 Indiana | 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN, Fubo |
Saturday, Dec. 21
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP First Round | No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 11 SMU | Noon | TNT, Sling |
| CFP First Round | No. 5 Texas vs. No. 12 Clemson | 4 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| CFP First Round | No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 Tennessee | 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN, Fubo |
Tuesday, Dec. 31
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Fiesta Bowl) | No. 3 Boise State vs. Penn State/SMU | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Wednesday, Jan. 1
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Peach Bowl) | No. 4 Arizona State vs. Texas/Clemson | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) | No. 1 Oregon vs. Ohio State/Tennessee | 5 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) | No. 2 Georgia vs. Notre Dame/Indiana | 8:45 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 9
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Orange Bowl) | Sugar Bowl winner vs. Fiesta Bowl winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Friday, Jan. 10
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Cotton Bowl) | Rose Bowl winner vs. Peach Bowl winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Monday, Jan. 20
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP National Championship (Atlanta) | TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
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