This is part of a push for ESPN to add more original content to ESPN+. Since most of the live sports are on ESPN, as well as other cable channels, and not available for ESPN+. With the price increase earlier this year, ESPN+ desperately needs more original content, to keep people on the service. Since ESPN has the rights to the College Football Playoff, as well as almost all of the other bowl games (41 out of 44 bowl games will air on ESPN’s networks), it’s a good way to take advantage of it. This year, Alabama, Michigan, Georgia and Cincinnati have places in the College Football Playoff. With Alabama being the number one seed and taking on Cincinnati on New Year’s Eve. Michigan is the number two seed and taking on Georgia, also on New Year’s Eve. The winners of those two games will meet in Indianapolis on January 10 for the National Championship. The same location where Michigan won the Big Ten title earlier this month.
When will these episodes air?
When will these episodes air?
Unlike Netflix, ESPN+ won’t be airing these episodes all on the same day. But that is also because ESPN+ will be doing these episodes before the semifinals, after the semifinals, and before the National Championship game on January 10, 2022. Here’s the air dates and synposis for each episode.
Episode 1
Air Date: December 23, 2021 Synopsis: A visit to Cincinnati’s campus as the Bearcats prepare for their first playoff experience, and fans go behind the scenes as Alabama learns where and who they’re playing. In Ann Arbor, the Wolverines learn the media demands that come with the CFP while Georgia focuses on returning to the fundamentals of what made them elite last season.
Episode 2
Air Date: January 4, 2022 Synopsis: All four teams following the semifinals
Episode 3
Air Date: January 7, 2022 Synopsis: The two remaining teams leading into the national championship
Episode 4
Air Date: January 14, 2022 Synopsis: The national championship game and the celebrations that follow. Remember you can sign up for ESPN+ today by clicking here. It’ll cost you $6.99 per month, or you can get a full year for $69.99. You can also subscribe as part of the Disney bundle for $13.99 per month. If you are a Verizon customer, you likely already get it included in your bill. More details on that here.
