Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and Alabama Lead College Football Playoff Rankings
The College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings have officially kicked off, showcasing Ohio State as the leading team. The rankings, revealed on November 4, 2025, place Indiana in second and Texas A&M in third. These teams remain unbeaten this season.
Top Teams in the CFP Rankings
- 1. Ohio State
- 2. Indiana
- 3. Texas A&M
- 4. Alabama
- 5. Georgia
- 6. Ole Miss
- 7. Oregon
- 8. Texas Tech
- 9. Notre Dame
- 10. BYU
Virginia holds the top ranking among ACC teams at number 14. In total, every team in the top 25 hails from a Power 4 conference. Memphis earned recognition as the leading team from the Group of 5 conferences.
Ranking Format Changes and Playoff Structure
This year’s CFP adopted a new format. The first four teams seeded will gain a bye in the first round. The top-rated teams across all conferences will directly impact the playoff structure. The following matchups would take place if the playoffs started today:
- Memphis vs. Georgia
- Virginia vs. Ole Miss
- Notre Dame vs. BYU
- Oregon vs. Texas Tech
CFP committee chair Mack Rhoades explained that the committee conducted rigorous discussions about the top teams. The analytics indicated close competition between Ohio State and Indiana, both excelling offensively and defensively.
SEC and Big Ten Dominance
The SEC led all conferences with nine teams in the top 25, followed by the Big Ten with seven, including Oregon. The ACC placed five teams while the Big 12 had three among the rankings.
Oregon’s position sparked discussions about its strength of schedule and overall performance. Despite one loss to Indiana, the committee lauded their skill position players.
Notre Dame and Miami’s Comparative Rankings
Currently ranked 12th, Notre Dame is poised for a playoff opportunity despite two losses. Both defeats came narrowly, against Texas A&M and Miami, who are ranked 18th. Miami’s losses hinder their position despite notable victories.
Texas sits at number 11 after a strong win against Vanderbilt. They also hold a crucial victory over Oklahoma, placing them ahead of the Sooners, who share the same record.
Upcoming CFP Schedule
The final CFP rankings will be announced on December 7, following the conference championships. The first-round matches are scheduled for December 19 and 20. Quarterfinals will occur in prestigious venues:
- Goodyear Cotton Bowl – December 31
- Capital One Orange Bowl – January 1
- Rose Bowl – January 1
- Allstate Sugar Bowl – January 1
The semifinals will be held at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 8 and 9, respectively. The National Championship is set for January 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
