College Football Playoff Committee Unveils 2025 Penultimate Rankings
The College Football Playoff Committee recently revealed the penultimate rankings for the 2025 season. This critical update showcases the top teams as they head into the final stretch of the season.
2025 College Football Playoff Rankings
As of November 29, the standings are as follows:
| Rank | Team | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | 12-0 |
| 2 | Indiana | 12-0 |
| 3 | Georgia | 11-1 |
| 4 | Texas Tech | 11-1 |
| 5 | Oregon | 11-1 |
| 6 | Ole Miss | 11-1 |
| 7 | Texas A&M | 11-1 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 10-2 |
| 9 | Alabama | 10-2 |
| 10 | Notre Dame | 10-2 |
| 11 | BYU | 11-1 |
| 12 | Miami | 10-2 |
| 13 | Texas | 9-3 |
| 14 | Vanderbilt | 10-2 |
| 15 | Utah | 10-2 |
| 16 | Southern California | 9-3 |
| 17 | Virginia | 10-2 |
| 18 | Arizona | 9-3 |
| 19 | Michigan | 9-3 |
| 20 | Tulane | 10-2 |
| 21 | Houston | 9-3 |
| 22 | Georgia Tech | 9-3 |
| 23 | Iowa | 8-4 |
| 24 | North Texas | 11-1 |
| 25 | James Madison | 11-1 |
Understanding the College Football Playoff Structure
The College Football Playoff serves to determine the national champion in college football. The selection committee ranks the top 25 teams at the season’s conclusion. The highest ranked conference champions, along with additional top-ranked teams, will be placed into a 12-team playoff bracket.
The top four teams receive a first-round bye, while the remaining teams play in the CFP First Round. The format ensures that higher seeds host lower seeds in these matchups.
Upcoming Playoff Events
The playoffs culminate in several key bowl games, which rotate annually. 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.
