Plans were revealed Tuesday for events surrounding the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta, including the launch of a “Championship Campus” experience that will transform the region into a three-day celebration of college football.
More than 100,000 local residents, plus visitors from across the country, are expected to attend fan events preceding kickoff of the 2025 CFC National Championship.
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