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Georgia becomes CFP top seed; Texas to host first-round playoff game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 6:38 PM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Georgia becomes CFP top seed; Texas to host first-round playoff game

Summary

Georgia replaced Texas as the number one seed in the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket following the release of the AP Top 25. Texas's recent loss to Oklahoma impacted their seed, moving them out of a top-four position but they will still host a first-round game. The new bracket includes Georgia, Notre Dame, and Miami rising in the rankings while Ohio State enters at No. 4. The first-round playoff matchups are set for December 18 and 19, with quarterfinals on December 30 and January 1. The full tournament will culminate with the championship game on January 25 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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By the Numbers

•Georgia is now the top seed in the CFP.
•Texas falls to number 7 after a loss to Oklahoma.
•First-round games occur December 18 and 19.
•Ohio State enters as the 4th seed in the new bracket.
•Allegiant Stadium will host the championship game on January 25.

Latest Updates

6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia takes over for Texas as CFP top seed based on AP Top 25; Longhorns would host 1st-round game

What they're saying

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Georgia would replace Texas as the top seed on the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket based on The Associated Press Top 25 released Sunday, but the Longhorns would still play at home in the first round.The projected bracket underwent minor changes with Texas' loss to unranked Oklahoma knocking the Longhorns out of a top-four seed and the first-round bye that goes with it.
— Yahoo Sportsby ERIC OLSON

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