The Thrilling World of College Football Playoff Rankings

Nov 23, 2024 at 11:02 AM
As the Week 13 action commences with Saturday's games, every match holds the promise of a dramatic turn. It's a time when a single twist can either fuel a team's College Football Playoff aspirations or shatter them. This unfolds against the backdrop of the fourth of the six crucial rankings about to be released, intensifying the suspense of the season.

Unraveling the College Football Playoff Puzzle

Oregon's Dominance in the Rankings

After the latest CFP rankings, Oregon has firmly held the No. 1 seed for three consecutive weeks. This showcases their consistent excellence on the field. The top five teams have remained unchanged, with Texas seeded No. 2, Miami at No. 3, Boise State at No. 4, and Ohio State rounding out the top five. Their performance has been a testament to their skill and determination.The Bulldogs' ResurgenceGeorgia's significant victory over Tennessee has brought them back into the conversation. This highlights the unpredictable nature of college football. The Bulldogs have joined two-loss teams like Alabama and Ole Miss, who have defied expectations to secure a spot in the bracket. It shows that anything can happen in this exciting sport.BYU's SetbackBYU's lone loss to Kansas in Week 12 led to a significant drop in their rankings. They dropped to the No. 12 seed in last week's rankings. This emphasizes the importance of every game from now until the end of the season. It's a must-win situation for all teams.

When and How to Catch the Next Rankings Show

For those eagerly awaiting the fourth set of College Football Playoff rankings, here's how to catch next week's show to see where your team stands.The fourth of six College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings will be released on Tuesday, Nov. 26, after Week 13 games. The College Football Playoff rankings show can be watched on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET. You can also catch it with a Fubo subscription.Date: Tuesday, Nov. 26Time: 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. ETTV: ESPNStream: Fubo

The 2024-25 College Football Playoff Format

In the 2024-25 season, 12 teams will qualify for the College Football Playoff. The top five conference champions will earn automatic bids. The remaining seven highest-ranked teams will complete the 12-team field.The four highest-ranked conference champions will be seeded one through four and receive a first-round bye. The fifth conference champion will be seeded where it was ranked or at No. 12 if it is outside the top 12 in the CFP rankings. Non-conference champions ranked in the top four will be seeded beginning at No. 5.

The 2024-25 College Football Playoff Rankings Schedule

Here is the schedule for the remaining College Football Playoff ranking shows. All times Eastern:Ranking 4: Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.Ranking 5: Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Selection Day: Sunday, Dec. 8 at 12 p.m. -4 p.m.We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.