CFP Rankings: Top 25 Teams Revealed

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee has officially released its fourth rankings of the 2025 season, igniting intense debate among fans and analysts nationwide. With the regular season winding down, these rankings provide crucial insights into which teams are positioning themselves for a shot at the national championship.

Unmatched Dominance: Top Tier Teams

The top three spots showcase remarkable undefeated seasons:

• 1. Ohio State Buckeyes (11-0)
• 2. Indiana Hoosiers (11-0)
• 3. Texas A&M Aggies (11-0)

Ohio State maintains its firm grip on the #1 position after a commanding victory, while Indiana’s perfect record continues to turn heads. Texas A&M rounds out the top three with a stellar defensive performance.

Powerhouse Contenders: Georgia and Beyond

The SEC representation remains formidable:

• 4. Georgia Bulldogs (10-1) – The lone loss came against Alabama in a thriller
• 7. Ole Miss Rebels (10-1) – Surging at the perfect time

Meanwhile, Texas Tech (5th) and Oregon (6th) highlight the Big 12 and Pac-12’s resurgence with identical 10-1 records. Oklahoma (8th) and Alabama (10th) cling to top-10 positions despite inconsistent seasons.

The New Playoff Landscape

These rankings carry extra weight under the expanded 12-team playoff format:

The five highest-ranked conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked teams will be seeded into a 12-team bracket. The top four seeds receive first-round byes.

Teams ranked 5-12 will host first-round matchups, adding critical home-field advantage implications to these standings.

Surprise Contenders and Sleepers

Vanderbilt’s rise to 14th marks the program’s highest ranking in over a decade. Meanwhile, BYU (11th) continues to defy expectations as an independent, while Miami (12th) and Utah (13th) solidify their New Year’s Six bids.

Path to the National Championship

The journey culminates in:

• CFP Quarterfinals/Semifinals: Rotating among Cotton, Fiesta, Orange, Peach, Rose, and Sugar Bowls
• National Championship: Monday, January 19, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

With conference championships on the horizon, every remaining game carries elimination-level stakes. Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M control their own destiny for top seeds, while Georgia and Texas Tech battle for SEC/Big 12 supremacy.

What’s Next?

The final rankings will be released on December 7th, but these standings provide a clear roadmap:

• Win out, and you’re in
• One loss could still be enough for top-4 teams
• Mid-tier teams (8-12) must win conference championships to secure bids

College football’s most compelling race is entering its final stretch – buckle up.