The penultimate CFP rankings for 2025 have been unveiled, spotlighting the teams in position to shape the national championship race. Here’s how the committee stacked the contenders after games through Saturday, November 29.
Rankings snapshot
- 1. Ohio State 12-0
- 2. Indiana 12-0
- 3. Georgia 11-1
- 4. Texas Tech 11-1
- 5. Oregon 11-1
- 6. Ole Miss 11-1
- 7. Texas A&M 11-1
- 8. Oklahoma 10-2
- 9. Alabama 10-2
- 10. Notre Dame 10-2
- 11. BYU 11-1
- 12. Miami 10-2
- 13. Texas 9-3
- 14. Vanderbilt 10-2
- 15. Utah 10-2
- 16. Southern California 9-3
- 17. Virginia 10-2
- 18. Arizona 9-3
- 19. Michigan 9-3
- 20. Tulane 10-2
- 21. Houston 9-3
- 22. Georgia Tech 9-3
- 23. Iowa 8-4
- 24. North Texas 11-1
- 25. James Madison 11-1
About the CFP
The College Football Playoff determines the national champion in college football. At the season’s end, the CFP rankings identify the top 25 teams. The five highest-ranked conference champions plus the next seven teams form a 12-team bracket, with the four top seeds earning a bye in the first round. Teams ranked 5 through 12 compete in the CFP First Round, with higher seeds hosting lower seeds. The Quarterfinals and Semifinals rotate among six bowls—the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential, and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The National Championship is scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. For more details, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com.
