College Football Playoff Rankings Release Time, TV Schedule, Streaming Info
The College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings are about to get an update on November 18. It’s a big moment for teams still hoping to grab a playoff spot.
With just two weeks left in the regular season and conference championship weekend looming, every game suddenly feels huge. Vanderbilt football had a bye last week and sits at No. 14, but there’s a real chance they could move up thanks to Texas’ loss and some second-guessing around BYU and Utah.
If you’re a fan, it’s worth keeping an eye on Oklahoma, Alabama, and Texas. Oklahoma just beat Alabama, and Texas stumbled against Georgia, which could shake things up.
The next few rankings shows are set for November 18 at 7:30 p.m. CT, November 25 at 6 p.m. CT, December 2 at 6 p.m. CT, and then bracket selection day rolls around on December 7 at 11 a.m. CT.
You can catch the rankings live on ESPN, or stream them on FUBO and the ESPN app. Want more details? There’s always the full article on the Tennessean’s site.
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College Football Playoff Rankings: Key Dates and Viewing Information
The CFP rankings pretty much decide who gets to play for the national championship. Here’s the schedule for this year’s releases:
- November 18, 7:30 p.m. CT
- November 25, 6 p.m. CT
- December 2, 6 p.m. CT
- December 7, 11 a.m. CT (bracket selection day)
ESPN’s your go-to for the live rankings, but FUBO and the ESPN app have you covered if you’re streaming. Lots of ways to keep tabs on your team, honestly.
Vanderbilt’s Position and Potential Movement
Vanderbilt is sitting at 14th and didn’t play last week. That probably means they won’t drop, which is nice, but there’s a shot they could jump a spot or two—especially with Texas losing and folks rethinking BYU and Utah.
Vandy fans should stay alert. These updates can get wild.
Impact of Recent Games on Rankings
Recent games have really stirred the pot. Oklahoma’s win over Alabama? That’s big. And Texas losing at Georgia? Couldn’t have come at a worse time for them.
It just goes to show, you never really know what’ll happen in college football. Every single game matters right now.
Teams to Watch
Some teams are under the microscope as the rankings change:
- Oklahoma: Beating Alabama could vault them up the list.
- Alabama: Even with the loss, they’re still in the mix. People will be watching their ranking closely.
- Texas: Their stumble at Georgia hurts, but you can’t count them out yet.
The next couple of weeks will be make-or-break for these programs. No one’s safe yet.
Changes to the Playoff Structure
This season, there are some tweaks to how the playoffs work. The top-4 seeds aren’t just for the top-four conference champs anymore.
The four big conference champs (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC) still get a spot. The best non-major conference winner in FBS is in, too. But now, all these champs are seeded by ranking, and the four highest-ranked teams get first-round byes.
First-Round Matchups
Seeds 5 through 12 have to play in the first round, with 5 through 8 hosting those games at home. This setup should make things a lot more interesting—and maybe a little unpredictable, which is honestly what makes college football great.
Looking Ahead
The regular season’s almost over, and conference championship weekend is right around the corner. Stakes? Yeah, they’re through the roof at this point.
Everyone’s watching the upcoming rankings. They’ll tell us a lot—maybe too much—about which teams might actually snag a playoff spot and chase that national championship dream.
If you want a deeper dive into the current rankings or just need more info on the College Football Playoff, check out the full article on the Tennessean’s website.
