Release Schedule for College Football Playoff Rankings
The 14th week of college football is in progress, and the results from Saturday’s games will heavily influence the College Football Playoff, with 20 out of the top 25 teams competing. This set of rankings is crucial, as it reveals which teams are still vying for the national championship just before conference finals weekend.
The fourth CFP rankings have seen a major shift. Notably, Alabama and Ole Miss have dropped out of the top 12 for the first time after losing to unranked teams. This surprising change opens doors for teams like Arizona State and SMU to ascend in the rankings. Meanwhile, the leading four seeds—Oregon, Texas, Miami, and Boise State—remain unchanged, leading to an exciting Saturday where three of the top four will take the field.
The fifth set of CFP rankings is set to roll out in just three days, which will play a crucial role in shaping the team positions ahead of the CFP Selection Show. Here’s how you can catch it:
When are the College Football Playoff rankings released?
The fifth of six College Football Playoff top 25 rankings will be published on Tuesday, December 3, following Week 14 games.
What time does the next CFP rankings show air?
You can tune in to the College Football Playoff rankings show on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.
How to watch the College Football Playoff rankings show
- Date: Tuesday, December 3
- Time: 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo (trial available)
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How many teams will compete in the 2024 College Football Playoff?
In the upcoming 2024 college football season, there will be 12 teams participating in the new College Football Playoff bracket. The top five conference champions will automatically qualify, while the remaining seven spots will be filled by the highest-ranked at-large teams.
What is the format of the College Football Playoff?
The 12 teams in the College Football Playoff will include the five highest-ranked conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked at-large teams. The top four conference champions will be seeded one to four and will receive a bye in the first round. The fifth conference champion will be seeded based on its ranking within the top 12 or at No. 12 overall if it doesn’t make the bracket. Non-conference champions ranked in the top four will start from the No. 5 seed position.
Schedule for College Football Playoff Rankings 2024-25
Below is the schedule for the remaining College Football Playoff rankings shows.
All times are in Eastern Time
- Tuesday, December 3: 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, December 8: Noon-4 p.m.