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College Football Playoff committee to release first top 25 rankings on Tuesday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 8:20 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

College Football Playoff committee to release first top 25 rankings on Tuesday

Summary

The College Football Playoff committee will unveil its first top 25 rankings of the season on Tuesday night. These rankings play a crucial role in determining the 12-team playoff field. Last year, the first top 25 mirrored the AP and Coaches polls, with the same top five teams. This year's rankings may allow for more debate due to perceived flaws in every team's resume in the top 25. Practices and past performance will heavily influence the rankings, particularly for teams like Georgia and Indiana.

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By the Numbers

•First College Football Playoff rankings are set for release on November 1.
•Georgia and Indiana are expected to be key subjects of debate.
•The 2026 rankings may differ from AP and Coaches polls due to flaws in team resumes.
•Teams like New Mexico and Boise State could be potential surprises in the rankings.
•Last year's top five teams appeared in order across different polls.

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8:20 AMYahoo Sports — College Football Playoff Top 25 Prediction: Will The First Rankings Reveal Anything?

What they're saying

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The College Football Playoff committee releases its first top 25 on Tuesday. Will the rankings mirror the AP and Coaches polls, or will there be a real reveal?
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