Another week, another rankings release. As we inch towards the holiday season, football fans are getting ready to see which programs will make the coveted College Football Playoff.
Much can change in a week of NCAA football. After BYU's 29-7 loss to Texas Tech over the weekend, only three undefeated teams remain — Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M. A slew of one-loss teams follow in the national polls, and each rankings release is critical for understanding where programs stand heading into the final stretch of regular season.
How will the projected bracket look entering this weekend's critical games, including Alabama vs. Oklahoma, Georgia vs. Texas, and Pitt vs. Notre Dame?
Here's everything you need to know about the second College Football Playoffs rankings release, including a full schedule of selection shows throughout the 2025 season.
Where to watch CFP rankings release: TV channel, live stream
The College Football Playoff committee will release the new rankings each week 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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When are the College Football Playoff rankings released?
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 11
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
The second set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Tuesday, Nov. 11. A new set of CFP rankings will be released every Tuesday before the final list drops on Sunday, Dec. 7.
CFP rankings release schedule 2025
Here are the remaining CFP rankings release dates for this season:
| Date | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Nov. 18 | 8:30 p.m.* | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Nov. 25 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Dec. 2 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Dec. 7 | Noon | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
*Approximate start time between State Farm Champions Classic basketball games
College Football Playoff game schedule 2025-26
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Dec. 19 | CFP first round | 8 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Dec. 20 | CFP first round | 12 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| CFP first round | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DirecTV | |
| CFP first round | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, truTV, DirecTV | |
| Dec. 31 | CFP quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Jan. 1 | CFP quarterfinal (Orange Bowl) | 12 p.m. | 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 AP top 25 rankings
Rankings as of Nov. 10
- Ohio State
- Indiana
- Texas A&M
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Ole Miss
- Oregon
- Texas Tech
- Notre Dame
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- BYU
- Vanderbilt
- Georgia Tech
- Utah
- Miami (Fla.)
- USC
- Michigan
- Louisville
- Virginia
- Tennessee
- Cincinnatti
- Pittsburgh
- James Madison
- South Florida