The College Football Playoff (CFP) committee has unveiled its first rankings for the 2025 season, positioning Ohio State at the pinnacle. This initial ranking marks the beginning of the CFP’s weekly updates, which will continue each Tuesday until the regular season concludes.
Top 25 Rankings and Bracket Overview
As part of the rankings announcement, the committee provided a detailed look at both the standings and the impending playoff format. The final set of rankings will be released on December 7, ultimately determining the 12-team bracket.
Initial Top 25 Rankings
- 1. Ohio State Buckeyes (8-0)
- 2. Indiana Hoosiers (9-0)
- 3. Texas A&M Aggies (8-0)
- 4. Alabama Crimson Tide (7-1)
- 5. Georgia Bulldogs (7-1)
- 6. Ole Miss Rebels (8-1)
- 7. BYU Cougars (8-0)
- 8. Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-1)
- 9. Oregon Ducks (7-1)
- 10. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-2)
- 11. Texas Longhorns (7-2)
- 12. Oklahoma Sooners (7-2)
- 13. Utah Utes (7-2)
- 14. Virginia Cavaliers (8-1)
- 15. Louisville Cardinals (7-1)
- 16. Vanderbilt Commodores (7-2)
- 17. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (8-1)
- 18. Miami Hurricanes (6-2)
- 19. USC Trojans (6-2)
- 20. Iowa Hawkeyes (6-2)
- 21. Michigan Wolverines (7-2)
- 22. Missouri Tigers (6-2)
- 23. Washington Huskies (6-2)
- 24. Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2)
- 25. Tennessee Volunteers (6-3)
CFP 12-Team Bracket Information
The committee also revealed the first-round matchups and byes based on the current rankings. Here’s how the bracket looks:
| Seed | Teams | Next Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State Buckeyes | Winner of No. 8 vs No. 9 |
| 2 | Indiana Hoosiers | Winner of No. 7 vs No. 10 |
| 3 | Texas A&M Aggies | Winner of No. 6 vs No. 11 |
| 4 | Alabama Crimson Tide | Winner of No. 5 vs No. 12 |
First-Round Matchups
- No. 9 Oregon Ducks at No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders
- No. 12 Memphis Tigers at No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs
- No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers at No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels
- No. 10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at No. 7 BYU Cougars
With the season ongoing, fans look forward to seeing how the rankings evolve and how teams perform as they vie for a top spot in the playoffs.
