When Do CFP Rankings Come Out? Time, Release Schedule, Dates

The updated College Football Playoff rankings are headed our way today! With the expanded 12-team format debuting this year, every ranking carries even more weight as contenders battle for playoff positioning. 

2025-26 College Football Playoff Rankings: Dates and Release Times

The College Football Playoff selection committee will unveil its Top 25 rankings each week on ESPN, leading up to Selection Day in December.

• Tuesday, Nov. 11: 7–8 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, Nov. 18: 8:30–9 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, Nov. 25: 7–8 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, Dec. 2: 7–7:30 p.m. ET
• Sunday, Dec. 7 (Selection Day): 12–3 p.m. ET

These weekly rankings will set the stage for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff, determining which 12 teams will compete for the national championship.

Texas shakes up Joel Klatt’s week 11 top 10 😲 Joel Klatt Show

Joel Klatt revealed his week 11 top 10. He explained why he has the Texas Longhorns in his top 10 despite struggles throughout the season. Joel analyzed why Ohio State is still above Indiana despite Indiana’s incredible win over Penn State.

Nov. 4 College Football Playoff Rankings

Here are the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2025 season, revealed on Tuesday, Nov. 4, as the race for the 12-team playoff officially began.

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 (Fla.) (6-2)
19. USC (6-2)
20. Iowa (6-2)
21. Michigan (7-2)
22. Missouri (6-2)
23. Washington (6-2)
24. Pitt (7-2)
25. Tennessee (6-3)