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Ohio State Leads 2025 College Football Playoff Rankings

11/5/2025

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Ohio State Ranks First

The first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings for 2025 were released, with Ohio State atop the list.
Indiana and Texas A&M trail Ohio State.
The new format guarantees byes for top four teams regardless of conference championships.
Memphis and Virginia are projected to secure automatic bids, while Texas and Oklahoma remain on the bubble.
The rankings will be updated weekly, with final selection on December 7, 2025.

Summary

Notre Dame's Playoff Position

Notre Dame, with two losses, is No. 10 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, ahead of Miami, which beat Notre Dame earlier this season.
The committee credited Notre Dame's strength of record and schedule.
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said the team will focus on upcoming games, not rankings.
The committee noted Miami's inconsistency and suggested a 10-2 finish may not secure a playoff spot.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) replaced the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) to enhance competitive fairness in NCAA Division I FBS football. The inaugural playoff featured four teams, including Ohio State, which won the first national title under this system. The CFP's evolution, now expanding to 12 teams by 2024, continues to influence team strategies and fan engagement in college football.

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Ohio State Ranks First

The first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings for 2025 were released, with Ohio State atop the list.
Indiana and Texas A&M trail Ohio State.
The new format guarantees byes for top four teams regardless of conference championships.
Memphis and Virginia are projected to secure automatic bids, while Texas and Oklahoma remain on the bubble.
The rankings will be updated weekly, with final selection on December 7, 2025.

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