Discover the First Top 25 Rankings and Bracket in the Latest CFP Release

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Discover the First Top 25 Rankings and Bracket in the Latest CFP Release

The College Football Playoff (CFP) committee has unveiled its first rankings for the 2025 season, highlighting the top teams in college football. Ohio State leads the rankings, followed closely by Indiana and Texas A&M. This initial release will guide fans and teams as they navigate the season.

CFP Top 25 Rankings Overview

The Top 25 rankings are crucial as they pave the way for the 12-team playoff bracket. These rankings will be updated weekly, culminating in the final rankings on December 7, 2025.

Current Rankings

1. Ohio State Buckeyes (8-0)
2. Indiana Hoosiers (9-0)
3. Texas A&M Aggies (8-0)
4. Alabama Crimson Tide (7-1)
5. Georgia Bulldogs (7-1)
6. Ole Miss Rebels (8-1)
7. BYU Cougars (8-0)
8. Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-1)
9. Oregon Ducks (7-1)
10. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-2)
11. Texas Longhorns (7-2)
12. Oklahoma Sooners (7-2)
13. Utah Utes (7-2)
14. Virginia Cavaliers (8-1)
15. Louisville Cardinals (7-1)
16. Vanderbilt Commodores (7-2)
17. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-1)
18. Miami Hurricanes (6-2)
19. USC Trojans (6-2)
20. Iowa Hawkeyes (6-2)
21. Michigan Wolverines (7-2)
22. Missouri Tigers (6-2)
23. Washington Huskies (6-2)
24. Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2)
25. Tennessee Volunteers (6-3)

12-Team Bracket Structure

The CFP committee announced the structure for the 12-team playoff bracket, which includes first-round byes for the top seeds.

First-Round Byes

No. 1 seed: Ohio State Buckeyes
No. 2 seed: Indiana Hoosiers
No. 3 seed: Texas A&M Aggies
No. 4 seed: Alabama Crimson Tide

First-Round Matchups

Exciting first-round matchups will be held on campus, featuring:

No. 9 Oregon Ducks at No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders (Winner plays No. 1 Ohio State)
No. 12 Memphis Tigers at No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs (Winner plays No. 4 Alabama)
No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers at No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels (Winner plays No. 3 Texas A&M)
No. 10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at No. 7 BYU Cougars (Winner plays No. 2 Indiana)

The new rankings establish the landscape for the rest of the college football season and set the stage for a thrilling conclusion as teams vie for playoff positions.