CFP Rankings Release: Date, Time, TV, and Streaming Info
The excitement’s building as the fourth College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings are about to drop on Tuesday night.
While the top four seeds probably won’t budge, there’s plenty of curiosity around how the CFP selection committee will sort out the teams hanging near the bottom of the 12-team bracket.
Let’s take a look at what to expect from the next CFP rankings show, a quick rundown of the top contenders, and a few dates you’ll want to remember as the season winds down.
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CFP Rankings Show: What to Expect
The college football season’s heating up, and the fourth CFP rankings get revealed on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
If you can’t catch it on TV, you can always stream it on the ESPN app or on Fubo, which has a free trial for new folks. The rankings show is a big deal—teams and fans both know it’s crunch time for playoff hopes.
Top Four Seeds
Chances are, the top four won’t change: No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Indiana, No. 3 Texas A&M, and No. 4 Georgia are expected to hold steady.
Ohio State just notched its 11th win, taking down Rutgers with authority. Indiana got a breather last week, Texas A&M blanked Samford, and Georgia handled Charlotte without much fuss.
Key Dates to Remember
The CFP rankings show is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are a few dates you might want to jot down:
- Final Selection Show: Sunday, Dec. 7
- First Round: Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20
- Quarterfinals: Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Thursday, Jan. 1
- Semifinals: Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9
- National Championship Game: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
Final Selection Show
That last selection show on Sunday, Dec. 7, is going to be tense for a lot of teams. The CFP committee will finally reveal the official rankings and first-round matchups—so if you’re on the bubble, it’s nail-biting time.
First Round Matchups
The first round kicks off Friday, Dec. 19, and continues Saturday, Dec. 20. Teams ranked 5 through 12 will battle it out, and the winners move on to the quarterfinals.
There’s always a good chance for surprises in these early games, and honestly, that’s half the fun.
Quarterfinals
Quarterfinal matchups are set for Wednesday, Dec. 31, and Thursday, Jan. 1. This is when the top four seeds finally hit the field, squaring off against the first round winners.
These games usually separate the real contenders from the rest, but you never know—sometimes things get wild.
Semifinals and National Championship
Semifinals land on Thursday, Jan. 8, and Friday, Jan. 9. Whoever wins those is headed to the big one: the national championship game on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
Semifinal matchups always get the adrenaline pumping. After all, only one more win stands between a team and the shot at glory.
National Championship Game
The national championship game is where everything comes to a head. It’s set for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, and will crown the best team in college football.
Making it this far isn’t easy—it’s a long grind. But for the two teams who survive, that final game is what it’s all about.
Conclusion
The fourth CFP rankings show is a big moment in the college football season. It really sets up the final stretch toward the playoffs.
The top four seeds probably won’t budge, but there’s a lot of curiosity about how the committee will handle the teams near the bottom of the 12-team bracket. If you’re following along, the show airs Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
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