College Football Playoff Rankings 2025: Schedule, Times, and Key Dates
The updated College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings are out. With the new 12-team format, every spot feels like it matters a bit more.
Teams are fighting for playoff positioning, and the CFP selection committee unveils its Top 25 every week on ESPN. It all leads up to Selection Day in December.
This year, the rankings decide who gets a shot at the national championship. They also set the tone for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff. Honestly, the stakes have never felt higher.
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Weekly CFP Rankings Schedule
The CFP selection committee drops its Top 25 rankings on these dates:
- Tuesday, Nov. 11: 7–8 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, Nov. 18: 8:30–9 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, Nov. 25: 7–8 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, Dec. 2: 7–7:30 p.m. ET
- Sunday, Dec. 7 (Selection Day): 12–3 p.m. ET
If you want the full rundown, here’s the complete schedule.
Analysis of the Second CFP Rankings of 2025
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the second CFP rankings for 2025 dropped. Let’s take a quick look at the Top 25 and some interesting tidbits.
Top 10 Teams
Here’s how the top 10 stack up right now:
- Ohio State Buckeyes (9-0)
- Indiana Hoosiers (10-0)
- Texas A&M Aggies (9-0)
- Alabama Crimson Tide (8-1)
- Georgia Bulldogs (8-1)
- Texas Tech Red Raiders (9-1)
- Ole Miss Rebels (9-1)
- Oregon Ducks (8-1)
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-2)
- Texas Longhorns (7-2)
Ohio State’s still unbeaten, leading the charge. Indiana, also perfect, is right on their heels. Texas A&M is hanging tough at number three—impressive stuff so far.
Key Observations
Joel Klatt, who always has something to say, chimed in with a few points:
- Ohio State stays ahead of Indiana, even with Indiana’s wild win over Penn State.
- Texas Longhorns crack the top 10, even though they’ve had their share of ups and downs.
It really seems like the committee values the entire season and who you’ve played, maybe more than just a single big win.
Teams on the Rise
Some teams have made noticeable jumps:
- Texas Tech Red Raiders (9-1): They’re holding strong in the top 10 after a solid run.
- Ole Miss Rebels (9-1): Another week, another climb in the rankings.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-2): Even with two losses, they’re hanging around and not out of it yet.
Contenders Outside the Top 10
Teams ranked 11-25 still have a shot if things break their way:
- Oklahoma Sooners (7-2)
- BYU Cougars (8-1)
- Utah Utes (7-2)
- Vanderbilt Commodores (8-2)
- Miami (FL) Hurricanes (7-2)
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-1)
- USC Trojans (7-2)
- Michigan Wolverines (7-2)
- Virginia Cavaliers (8-2)
- Louisville Cardinals (7-2)
- Iowa Hawkeyes (6-3)
- Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2)
- Tennessee Volunteers (6-3)
- South Florida Bulls (7-2)
- Cincinnati Bearcats (7-2)
Someone from this group could easily break into the top 10 with a strong finish. It’s still wide open, honestly.
Implications for the 2025-26 College Football Playoff
The 12-team format is finally here, and it changes everything. Every weekly update feels like it matters just a little bit more now.
With more teams getting a shot at the title, the energy around each game is just different. There’s more at stake, and you can feel the pressure mounting as teams try to lock in their playoff spots.
The updated College Football Playoff rankings lay out where things stand and what’s ahead for the national championship chase. With the field now expanded to 12 teams, you can feel the intensity ramping up every week.
Each new ranking seems to matter more than the last. Fans are in for some wild matchups and, honestly, probably a few surprises along the way.
Want more details? Check out the Fox Sports article for rankings and the schedule.
