- Written by Ed Staton
- Published: 31 Dec 2016

Since its inception in 2014, the College Football Playoffs have determined a national champion.[virtual_slide_box id='19']
College Football Playoff Teams Year by Year Results |
2018:  1. Alabama 2. Clemson 3. Notre Dame 4. Oklahoma Alabama 45 - Oklahoma 34 Orange Bowl Clemson 30 - Notre Dame 3 (Cotton Bowl) Championship game: Clemson 44 - Alabama 16  |
2017: Â 1. Clemson 2. Oklahoma 3. Georgia 4. AlabamaGeorgia 54 - Oklahoma 48 (2 OT) Rose Bowl Alabama 24 - Clemson 6 (Sugar Bowl) Championship game: Alabama 26 - Georgia 23 (OT)Â Â |
2016: Â 1. Alabama 2. Clemson 3. Ohio State 4. Washington Alabama 24 - Washington 7 (Peach Bowl) Clemson 31 - Ohio State 0 (Fiesta Bowl) Championship game: Clemson 35- Alabama 31 |
2015: 1. Clemson 2. Alabama 3. Michigan State 4. Oklahoma Alabama 38 - Michigan State 0 (Cotton Bowl) Clemson 37 - Oklahoma 17 (Orange Bowl) Championship game: Alabama 45 - Clemson 40 |
2014: 1. Alabama 2. Oregon 3. Florida State 4. Ohio State Ohio State 42 - Â Alabama 35 (Sugar Bowl) Oregon 59 - Florida State 20 (Rose Bowl) Championship game: Ohio State 42 - Oregon 20 |
Traditional long-time collegiate power Alabama has had a dominating impact on the College Football Playoffs, having earned an entry in each year's title dash since the new championship format debuted in 2014. The Crimson Tide has captured two national titles in this era. The Clemson Tigers have also roared loudly in the playoff era by making four appearances in five years. Like Alabama, Clemson has earned two national titles since playoff play began in 2014.
College Programs With The Most College Football Playoff Appearances | ||
School | Appearances | Last Appearance |
Alabama | 5 | 2018 |
Clemson | 4 | 2018 |
Ohio State | 2 | 2016 |
Oklahoma | 2 | 2018 |
Florida State | 1 | 2014 |
Michigan State | 1 | 2015 |
Notre Dame | 1 | 2018 |
Oregon | 1 | 2014 |
Washington | 1 | 2016 |
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