College Football Playoff 2025 First Rankings Unveiled by Selection Committee
The College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee has released its first rankings for the 2025 season. These rankings highlight the top 25 college football teams based on their performance through November 1.
2025 College Football Playoff Rankings
| Rank | Team | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | 8-0 |
| 2 | Indiana | 9-0 |
| 3 | Texas A&M | 8-0 |
| 4 | Alabama | 7-1 |
| 5 | Georgia | 7-1 |
| 6 | Ole Miss | 8-1 |
| 7 | BYU | 8-0 |
| 8 | Texas Tech | 8-1 |
| 9 | Oregon | 7-1 |
| 10 | Notre Dame | 6-2 |
| 11 | Texas | 7-2 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | 7-2 |
| 13 | Utah | 7-2 |
| 14 | Virginia | 8-1 |
| 15 | Louisville | 7-1 |
| 16 | Vanderbilt | 7-2 |
| 17 | Georgia Tech | 8-1 |
| 18 | Miami | 6-2 |
| 19 | Southern California | 6-2 |
| 20 | Iowa | 6-2 |
| 21 | Michigan | 7-2 |
| 22 | Missouri | 6-2 |
| 23 | Washington | 6-2 |
| 24 | Pittsburgh | 7-2 |
| 25 | Tennessee | 6-3 |
Understanding the College Football Playoff Structure
The College Football Playoff is vital in determining the national champion in college football. The selection committee evaluates the top 25 teams at the regular season’s conclusion.
In the final playoff setup, the five highest-ranked conference champions and the next seven teams will qualify for a 12-team bracket. The top four teams will secure a first-round bye.
Playoff Format Details
- Teams ranked Nos. 5-12 will compete in the CFP First Round.
- Higher seeds will host the lower seeds.
- The playoffs feature Quarterfinals and Semifinals rotating among six major bowl games.
Finally, the College Football Playoff National Championship is scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. For more insights on the College Football Playoff, visit Emegypt.
