College Football Playoff Committee Releases Third 2025 Rankings
The College Football Playoff Committee has announced its third set of rankings for the 2025 season, reflecting a competitive landscape in college football. After games concluded on November 15, 2025, the rankings highlight the top performances of various teams.
2025 College Football Playoff Rankings
| Rank | Team | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | 10-0 |
| 2 | Indiana | 11-0 |
| 3 | Texas A&M | 10-0 |
| 4 | Georgia | 9-1 |
| 5 | Texas Tech | 10-1 |
| 6 | Ole Miss | 10-1 |
| 7 | Oregon | 9-1 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 8-2 |
| 9 | Notre Dame | 8-2 |
| 10 | Alabama | 8-2 |
| 11 | BYU | 9-1 |
| 12 | Utah | 8-2 |
| 13 | Miami | 8-2 |
| 14 | Vanderbilt | 8-2 |
| 15 | Southern California | 8-2 |
| 16 | Georgia Tech | 9-1 |
| 17 | Texas | 7-3 |
| 18 | Michigan | 8-2 |
| 19 | Virginia | 9-2 |
| 20 | Tennessee | 7-3 |
| 21 | Illinois | 7-3 |
| 22 | Missouri | 7-3 |
| 23 | Houston | 8-2 |
| 24 | Tulane | 8-2 |
| 25 | Arizona State | 7-3 |
About the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff (CFP) determines the national champion in college football. The selection committee ranks the top 25 teams after the regular season concludes. The highest-ranked conference champions and additional top teams are seeded into a 12-team bracket. Notably, the top four teams receive a bye in the first round.
Teams ranked 5-12 will compete in the CFP First Round, with higher seeds hosting the lower seeds. The Playoff Quarterfinals and Semifinals rotate among several prestigious bowl games, including:
- Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
- Vrbo Fiesta Bowl
- Capital One Orange Bowl
- Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
- Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential
- Allstate Sugar Bowl
The College Football Playoff National Championship is scheduled for January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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