Admin December 2, 2024
Alabama, Ole Miss drop as South Carolina climbs in latest CFP Rankings
USA TODAY Sports’ Dan Wolken breaks down the fourth edition of the College Football Playoff rankings.
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Week 14 of the college football season delivered thrilling results, with each game setting the stage for a dramatic finish to the season’s final week. These results will have a profound impact on the College Football Playoff rankings, shaping the future of the season.
In the fourth of the six College Football Playoff rankings, it became clear that every game is crucial for teams’ chances of making the playoffs. After losing to unranked opponents, Alabama and Ole Miss fell out of the top 12 seeds for the first time. This situation creates opportunities for teams such as Arizona State, currently seeded at No. 12, and SMU, currently at the No. 10 seed, to advance in the rankings. Meanwhile, the top four teams – Oregon, Texas, Miami, and Boise State – retained solid positions. Though there is sure to be a shuffle with Miami’s loss to Syracuse.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the fifth rankings, which is just two days away. This ranking will give the final indication of team standings ahead of selection day, when the final College Football Playoff rankings are announced, determining which teams will compete in the playoffs.
When do College Football Playoff rankings come out?
The fifth of six College Football Playoff top 25 rankings will be released on Tuesday, Dec. 3, after Week 14 games.
What time is the next CFP rankings show?
The College Football Playoff rankings show can be watched on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.
How to watch College Football Playoff rankings show
- Date: Tuesday, Dec. 3
- Time: 7 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo
Watch the CFP Rankings Show on ESPN with a Fubo subscription
CFP Rankings projections, predictions
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How many teams in College Football Playoff 2024?
In the 2024-25 season, 12 teams will qualify for the College Football Playoff. The top five conference champions will earn automatic bids. The remaining seven highest-ranked teams will complete the 12-team field.
How does College Football Playoff format work?
The 12 participating teams in the College Football Playoff bracket will be the five conference champions ranked highest by the CFP selection committee, and the next seven highest-ranked teams.
The four highest-ranked conference champions will be seeded one through four and receive a first-round bye. The fifth conference champion will be seeded where it was ranked or at No. 12 if it is outside the top 12 in the CFP rankings. Non-conference champions ranked in the top four will be seeded beginning at No. 5.
2024-25 College Football Playoff Rankings schedule
Here is the schedule for the remaining College Football Playoff ranking shows. All times Eastern:
- Ranking 5: Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. ET
- Selection Day: Sunday, Dec. 8 at noon- 4 p.m.
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