The College Football Playoff is nearing its conclusion, with only three games left. Both semifinal matchups are scheduled for Thursday and Friday, and the national championship will take place on January 20.

The ESPN college football personality offered his quick analysis of Notre Dame-Penn State and Ohio State-Texas.

SMU Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings prepares for the snap during his team’s game against the Boston College Eagles at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. Finebaum stated this change would remove teams he believes did not deserve a spot in the playoff, including the No. 11 SMU Mustangs (11-3). "SMU was a waste of time," Finebaum said.

The Big Ten and SEC have played five head-to-head games during Bowl Season. The Big Ten is 4-1 in those contests, the only loss being Iowa ‘s 27-24 Music City Bowl loss to Missouri. The conference also boasts two CFP Semifinal participants ( Ohio State, Penn State) to the SEC’s one ( Texas ).

Thursday and Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinals have the potential to be some of the most exciting in years with Notre Dame taking on Penn State and Ohio State going to Texas to face the Longhorns.

Penn State will face Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl, while Ohio State will face Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Winners will meet for the CFP championship.

Here is what you need to know about the remaining College Football Playoff games. College Football Playoff teams. This college football season was the first with the expanded 12-t

Ohio State and Texas are set to meet in Friday night's College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl. The game features a matchup of two college football powerhouses with loaded rosters and rabid fanbases.