College Football Playoff Committee Announces 2025’s Second Rankings
The College Football Playoff Committee has released its second set of rankings for the 2025 season, highlighting the top contenders in college football as of November 8. These rankings provide insight into which teams are leading the pack as they vie for a spot in the prestigious playoff system.
2025 College Football Playoff Rankings
- 1. Ohio State – Overall record: 9-0
- 2. Indiana – Overall record: 10-0
- 3. Texas A&M – Overall record: 9-0
- 4. Alabama – Overall record: 8-1
- 5. Georgia – Overall record: 8-1
- 6. Texas Tech – Overall record: 9-1
- 7. Ole Miss – Overall record: 9-1
- 8. Oregon – Overall record: 8-1
- 9. Notre Dame – Overall record: 7-2
- 10. Texas – Overall record: 7-2
- 11. Oklahoma – Overall record: 7-2
- 12. BYU – Overall record: 8-1
- 13. Utah – Overall record: 7-2
- 14. Vanderbilt – Overall record: 8-2
- 15. Miami – Overall record: 7-2
- 16. Georgia Tech – Overall record: 8-1
- 17. Southern California – Overall record: 7-2
- 18. Michigan – Overall record: 7-2
- 19. Virginia – Overall record: 8-2
- 20. Louisville – Overall record: 7-2
- 21. Iowa – Overall record: 6-3
- 22. Pittsburgh – Overall record: 7-2
- 23. Tennessee – Overall record: 6-3
- 24. South Florida – Overall record: 7-2
- 25. Cincinnati – Overall record: 7-2
About the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff (CFP) determines the national champion in college football. The selection committee ranks the top 25 teams at the end of the season. A total of 12 teams qualify for the playoffs, including the five highest-ranked conference champions and seven other top-ranked teams.
Format of the Playoffs
The four highest-ranked teams receive a first-round bye, while the teams ranked 5th to 12th compete in the CFP First Round. The higher seeds will host the lower seeds during these matchups.
Key Dates
The Playoff Quarterfinals and Semifinals are hosted at six rotating bowl games. These include:
- Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
- Vrbo Fiesta Bowl
- Capital One Orange Bowl
- Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
- Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential
- Allstate Sugar Bowl
The College Football Playoff National Championship is scheduled for January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. For more details, visit Emegypt for ongoing coverage of the College Football Playoff.