After weeks of intense debates, the final College Football Playoff rankings will be revealed.
This year's bracket will feature 12 teams with the five highest-ranked conference champions earning automatic bids. However, unlike the 2024 College Football Playoff, the four highest-ranked champions will not automatically receive a first-round bye. Instead, the four highest-ranked teams regardless of conference status in the CFP committee's final poll will sit out the opening round.
Top contenders like Ohio State, Indiana and Georgia are CFP locks, but other squads like Notre Dame, BYU and Miami (Fla.) Will be watching Sunday's show closely to see if the committee puts them in the bracket.
Here is everything you need to know about the final College Football Playoff rankings release, including TV and streaming options for the selection show.
College Football Playoff selection show date, start time
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 7
- Time: Noon-3 p.m. ET
The final set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Sunday, Dec. 7. The selection show will start at noon and conclude at 3 p.m. ET.
Where to watch College Football Playoff selection show: TV channel, live stream
The College Football Playoff selection show will air live on ESPN. Cord-cutters can stream the selection show on the ESPN app and Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
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College Football Playoff game schedule 2025-26
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Dec. 19 | CFP first round | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Dec. 20 | CFP first round | Noon | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| CFP first round | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV | |
| CFP first round | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, DIRECTV | |
| Dec. 31 | CFP quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Jan. 1 | CFP quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) | Noon | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| CFP quarterfinal (Rose Bowl) | 4 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo | |
| CFP quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl) | 8 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo | |
| Jan. 8 | CFP semifinal (Fiesta Bowl) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Jan. 9 | CFP semifinal (Peach Bowl) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Jan. 19 | CFP national championship | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
College Football Playoff rankings
Current as of Dec. 2
- Ohio State
- Indiana
- Georgia
- Texas Tech
- Oregon
- Ole Miss
- Texas A&M
- Oklahoma
- Alabama
- Notre Dame
- BYU
- Miami (Fla.)
- Texas
- Vanderbilt
- Utah
- USC
- Virginia
- Arizona
- Michigan
- Tulane
- Houston
- Georgia Tech
- Iowa
- North Texas
- James Madison
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