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College Football Playoff rankings reveal show set for December

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

College Football Playoff rankings reveal show set for December

Summary

ESPN will host a College Football Playoff rankings reveal show on December 1. Despite some internal calls for changes to its format, viewership remains strong with approximately 1.7 million viewers tuning in weekly. Recent controversies, including Notre Dame's ranking decisions, have sparked discussion but did not lead to immediate modifications. As college sports continue to evolve, the rankings reveal show has become a notable fixture in ESPN's programming, maintaining its appointment viewing status.

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By the Numbers

•CFP rankings reveal show scheduled for December 1.
•1.7 million viewers watch every Tuesday's rankings show.
•Recent controversies include Notre Dame's ranking disputes.
•ESPN sees the rankings reveal as valuable content.
•Calls for change have not yet impacted the show's format.

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3:00 PMYahoo Sports — The CFP rankings show on ESPN should continue, so long as people watch

What they're saying

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On December 1, there will be a College Football Playoff rankings reveal show on ESPN. Calls to abolish single editions of it or the entire series have been coming from inside ESPN’s own house for a few years now. Sometimes the complaints are about who is ranked where. Sometimes it’s about how the committee arrives…
— Yahoo Sports

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