On Saturday, CFP executive director Rich Clark addressed reporters in anticipation of the national championship matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame. During the discussion, the topic of potential scheduling conflicts with the NFL emerged, prompting Clark to reveal his conversations with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Clark emphasized that both entities are working towards a cooperative strategy that enables their respective success.

Clark recounted his meeting with Goodell three months prior, highlighting the NFL commissioner's commitment to collaborating with the CFP in managing scheduling issues. This cooperation was seen as crucial for both organizations to thrive. Notably, in the current season, there was only one scheduling overlap between the CFP and the NFL, occurring on December 21, when the Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Houston Texans at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Baltimore Ravens facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 4:30 p.m. Meanwhile, the CFP conducted a first-round tripleheader that same day, featuring games at noon (SMU vs. Penn State), 4 p.m. (Clemson vs. Texas), and 8 p.m. (Tennessee vs. Ohio State).

Looking ahead, the CFP has already established its schedule for the 2025 season, which mirrors that of 2024. This includes one first-round game scheduled for Friday, December 19, followed by the previously mentioned tripleheader on Saturday, December 20. The Cotton Bowl is set to occur on Wednesday, December 31, leading into three more quarterfinal games on New Year's Day. Semifinal matchups will unfold on Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9, culminating in the national championship on Monday, January 19. The only anticipated conflict for this schedule could arise if the NFL opts to schedule games on Saturday, December 20. Given the NFL's increasing tendency to feature late-December games on Saturdays, it remains to be seen how future scheduling decisions will unfold, with a formal announcement expected from the NFL in May.