An ascending football, the CFP National Championship trophy’s handcrafted gold brackets surround a hardened steel core. The trophy was created to be raised in celebration of the highest level of team achievement in college football.
Design
Designed by Pentagram, the trophy was commissioned by the CFP for the new playoff era. The design features a focused football at the center of the base that rises to form an actual-size ball. Standing at a total height of three feet, the trophy and base are two integral but separate pieces, so the trophy may be lifted up independently when it is awarded each year following the national championship game.
Materials
Handmade from 24K gold, bronze, and stainless steel, the trophy is 26.5 inches tall. The base is formed from bronze with a hand-rubbed black patina finish and is 12 inches high.
Foundry
The trophy is handcrafted by the master fine art foundry UAP Polich Tallix. Expert craftsmen worked for three months, combining cutting edge technologies with timeless metal casting and finishing techniques to create the trophy.
