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College Football Playoff Rankings Set for November 25

11/26/2025

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College Football Rankings

The College Football Playoff rankings will be revealed on November 25 at 7 p.m. ET.
Week 13 shows minimal changes in the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25.
The rankings evaluate University of Virginia and Southern Methodist University (SMU) in the ACC, Tulane and James Madison in the Group of Five, with Indiana University as a No. 1 seed, and Texas A&M and Ole Miss seek playoff spots.

Summary

CFP Championship Schedule

The College Football Playoff (CFP) has announced its schedule, with the national championship set for January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The CFP quarterfinals will be held on December 31 and January 1, featuring the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl, among others.
These events will shape the playoff landscape as teams vie for the championship.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) replaced the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) to enhance fairness in determining the NCAA Division I FBS champion. The inaugural playoff featured four teams selected by a 13-member committee, culminating in Ohio State's victory over Oregon in the 2015 championship. This shift has increased revenue and fan engagement, reshaping college football's competitive landscape.

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College Football Rankings

The College Football Playoff rankings will be revealed on November 25 at 7 p.m. ET.
Week 13 shows minimal changes in the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25.
The rankings evaluate University of Virginia and Southern Methodist University (SMU) in the ACC, Tulane and James Madison in the Group of Five, with Indiana University as a No. 1 seed, and Texas A&M and Ole Miss seek playoff spots.

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