Here's everything you need to know about Oregon vs. James Madison, including TV channel and streaming options for the CFP first round matchup.
What channel is Oregon vs. James Madison on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream for CFP first round playoff game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
For the fourth and final College Football Playoff first-round matchup, No. 5 seed Oregon and No. 12 James Madison will go head-to-head for the first time in the programs' history.
At No. 5, Oregon finished one spot away from a first-round bye. The Ducks had a solid regular season, with their only loss to eventual No. 1 and Big Ten champion Indiana. Other than some close calls against Penn State and Iowa, Oregon won each of its games by at least two scores.
Meanwhile, JMU earned the 12th and final bid to the CFP after destroying opponents in the Sun Belt all season. While the Dukes were unstoppable in their conference, they've only faced one Power 4 squad this fall, Louisville, which delivered them their only loss. Can James Madison's strength stand up against a powerhouse Big Ten program?
Make sure to tune into this highly anticipated matchup.
Here's everything you need to know about Oregon vs. James Madison, including TV channel and streaming options for the CFP first round matchup.
What channel is Oregon vs. James Madison on today?
- TV channel: TNT, truTV
- Live stream: DIRECTV
The CFP first round matchup between Oregon and James Madison will be broadcast nationally on TNT and truTV. Cord-cutters can catch the action live on DIRECTV.
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Oregon vs. James Madison start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Oregon vs. JMU will kick off on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
Oregon vs. James Madison radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 82, 84
You can listen to Oregon vs. JMU live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 82 (JMU broadcast), or 84 (Oregon broadcast).
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College Football Playoff schedule 2025-26
Here's a look at the full schedule for this year's CFP.
Friday, Dec. 19
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP First Round | No. 8 Oklahoma vs. No. 9 Alabama | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
Saturday, Dec. 20
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP First Round | No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.) | Noon | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| CFP First Round | No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 11 Tulane | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
| CFP First Round | No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 12 James Madison | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV |
Wednesday, Dec. 31
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl) | No. 2 Ohio State vs. Texas A&M/Miami (Fla.) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 1
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) | No. 4 Texas Tech vs. Oregon/JMU | Noon | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) | No. 1 Indiana vs. Alabama/Oklahoma | 4 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| CFP Quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) | No. 3 Georgia vs. Ole Miss/Tulane | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Thursday, Jan. 8
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Fiesta Bowl) | Cotton winner vs. Sugar winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Friday, Jan. 9
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP Semifinal (Peach Bowl) | Rose winner vs. Orange winner | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Monday, Jan. 19
| Game | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFP National Championship | TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
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