The first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings for the 2025 season are scheduled to be released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Key date and time

  • First CFP rankings show: Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
  • Scheduled TV window: 7–8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
  • After that first reveal, new CFP top‑25 rankings are released each Tuesday through early December, leading into Selection Sunday on December 7, 2025.

Extra context

  • The rankings are set by a 12‑person CFP selection committee that evaluates teams weekly using results, strength of schedule, and other factors.
  • The final December rankings determine the 12‑team playoff bracket for the 2025‑26 College Football Playoff.

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