Sights and sounds from new 12-team College Football Playoff

The wait is over.

The new 12-team College Football Playoff is finally here. It includes teams that stood out and proved themselves a force to be reckoned with on the collegiate gridiron, alongside bluebloods that have earned their respect.

The CFP kicked off right around a holiday season that brought freezing-cold temperatures and snowy weather, three of the four first-round locations experienced winter conditions.

The playoffs began on Dec. 20, and college football's postseason looks different with new energies created by the format.

Here are some sights and sounds from the CFP.

Ohio State vs. Oregon Ducks

Teams are on-site, ready for Rose Bowl clash

Fans are piling in

Rose Bowl threads are looking sharp