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Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M Lead Upcoming Playoff Rankings

11/19/2025

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Summary

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The third College Football Playoff rankings for 2025 will be released November 18, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M are expected to hold the top three spots, with Oregon and USC remaining contenders.
Alabama's loss to Oklahoma could drop them significantly in the rankings.
Georgia, after defeating Texas, is likely to rise to No. 4.
The playoff bracket will be unveiled on December 7.

History

Historical Context

The College Football Playoff (CFP) was established in 2014, replacing the controversial Bowl Championship Series (BCS) that had been in place since 1998. The CFP introduced a 13-member selection committee to determine the top four teams, sparking ongoing debates about fairness and team rankings, particularly regarding teams like Alabama and Oklahoma, which continue to influence conference championship pursuits and playoff eligibility.

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Story summary

The third College Football Playoff rankings for 2025 will be released November 18, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M are expected to hold the top three spots, with Oregon and USC remaining contenders.
Alabama's loss to Oklahoma could drop them significantly in the rankings.
Georgia, after defeating Texas, is likely to rise to No. 4.
The playoff bracket will be unveiled on December 7.

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