The College Football Playoff (CFP) will reveal its 12-team bracket on Sunday, December 7, following the conclusion of the 2025 conference championship games. This year’s format shows significant changes, allowing entry to the five highest-ranked conference champions instead of being limited to the top four conference champions.
Key Matchups and Rankings
Ohio State held the top rank for most of the season but was upset by No. 2 Indiana in the Big Ten Championship. Indiana’s victory granted them the top seed in the playoffs.
Championship Results
- Indiana defeated Ohio State 13-10 in the Big Ten Championship.
- Texas Tech claimed a first-round bye with a 34-7 win over BYU in the Big 12 Championship.
- Georgia secured their bye after a dominant victory over Alabama, winning 28-7 in the SEC Championship.
- Duke upset No. 16 Virginia 27-20, raising questions about ACC playoff placements.
With these results, a total of 12 teams have qualified, highlighted by several notable conference champions.
Playoff Teams and Seeding
The top teams heading into the CFP are as follows:
| Rank | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 13-0 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 12-1 |
| 3 | Georgia | 12-1 |
| 4 | Texas Tech | 12-1 |
| 5 | Oregon | 11-1 |
| 6 | Ole Miss | 11-1 |
| 7 | Texas A&M | 11-1 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 10-2 |
| 9 | Alabama | 10-3 |
| 10 | Miami | 10-2 |
| 11 | Tulane | 11-2 |
| 12 | James Madison | 12-1 |
First Four Out
- Notre Dame (10-2)
- BYU (11-2)
First-Round Matchups
- No. 12 James Madison at No. 5 Oregon
- No. 11 Tulane at No. 6 Ole Miss
- No. 10 Miami at No. 7 Texas A&M
- No. 9 Alabama at No. 8 Oklahoma
Upcoming Events
The CFP bracket will be unveiled on December 7 at noon ET. The reveal will be broadcast live on ESPN and available for streaming on the ESPN app and Fubo.
As the college football community awaits the release, selections for bowl games and the coaches’ polls will also be announced, further shaping the postseason landscape.
