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2024-2025 College Football Playoff Rankings: First Bracket Revealed
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The first College Football Playoff Rankings have been revealed. Which teams are in the top 12? View the committee’s first rankings below.
College Football Playoff Rankings: First Bracket
| RANK | SCHOOL | RECORD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 9-0 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 7-1 |
| 3 | Georgia | 7-1 |
| 4 | Miami | 9-0 |
| 5 | Texas | 7-1 |
| 6 | Penn State | 7-1 |
| 7 | Tennessee | 7-1 |
| 8 | Indiana | 9-0 |
| 9 | BYU | 8-0 |
| 10 | Notre Dame | 7-1 |
| 11 | Alabama | 6-2 |
| 12 | Boise State | 7-1 |
No surprise at the top, as undefeated Oregon sits at the top of the rankings.
Behind the Ducks are the Ohio State Buckeyes, Georgia Bulldogs, Miami Hurricanes, and Texas Longhorns.
Remember: the first four seeds must be conference champions. Therefore, Oregon (Big Ten), Georgia (SEC), Miami (ACC), and BYU (Big 12) would be the top four seeds and receive first-round byes.
First Round:
- No. 12 Boise State vs. No. 5 Ohio State
- No. 11 Alabama vs. No. 6 Texas
- No. 10 Notre Dame vs. No. 7 Penn State
- No. 9 Indiana at No. 8 Tennessee
Quarterfinals:
- No. 4 BYU vs. (No. 12 Boise State vs. No. 5 Ohio State)
- No. 3 Miami vs. (No. 11 Alabama vs. No. 6 Texas)
- No. 2 Georgia vs. (No. 10 Notre Dame vs. No. 7 Penn State)
- No. 1 Oregon vs. (No. 9 Indiana vs. No. 8 Tennessee)
College Football Playoff Rankings: Top 25
| RANK | SCHOOL | RECORD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 9-0 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 7-1 |
| 3 | Georgia | 7-1 |
| 4 | Miami | 9-0 |
| 5 | Texas | 7-1 |
| 6 | Penn State | 7-1 |
| 7 | Tennessee | 7-1 |
| 8 | Indiana | 9-0 |
| 9 | BYU | 8-0 |
| 10 | Notre Dame | 7-1 |
| 11 | Alabama | 6-2 |
| 12 | Boise State | 7-1 |
| 13 | SMU | 8-1 |
| 14 | Texas A&M | 7-2 |
| 15 | LSU | 6-2 |
| 16 | Ole Miss | 7-2 |
| 17 | Iowa State | 7-1 |
| 18 | Pittsburgh | 7-1 |
| 19 | Kansas State | 7-2 |
| 20 | Colorado | 6-2 |
| 21 | Washington State | 7-1 |
| 22 | Louisville | 6-3 |
| 23 | Clemson | 6-2 |
| 24 | Missouri | 6-2 |
| 25 | Army | 8-0 |
Via NCAA.com
The first four teams out of the College Football Playoff: No. 13 SMU, No. 14 Texas A&M, No. 15 LSU, and No. 16 Ole Miss.
LSU can move into the top 12 this weekend with a win over No. 11 Alabama. Ole Miss can also improve its resume with a win over Georgia on Saturday afternoon.
Four more rankings will be revealed before the official selection show on Dec. 8.
| Date | Event | Time (ET)/Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2024 | College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings | 8:30 p.m./ESPN |
| 11/19/2024 | College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings | 7 p.m./ESPN |
| 11/26/2024 | College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings | 8 p.m./ESPN |
| 12/3/2024 | College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings | 7 p.m./ESPN |
| 12/8/2024 | College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings — Selection Day | 12 p.m./ESPN |
