First College Football Playoff Rankings Set to Release Next Tuesday

It's that time of year again, where the College Football Committee will begin ranking teams for the second 12-team playoff format. Exactly one week from today, on Tuesday Nov. 4, the College Football Committee will release its first rankings.

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From Week 11 to Week 14, subsequent weekly rankings will be announced on Tuesdays, with the final rankings revealed on Selection Day, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, just a day after conference championship games.

Those eager to keep up with the weekly rankings can do so via broadcast through ESPN or streaming through the ESPN app or Fubo.

Here is the 2026 College Football Playoff rankings release schedule:

• Tuesday, Nov. 4 (8 p.m. ET)
• Tuesday, Nov. 11 (7 p.m. ET)
• Tuesday, Nov. 18 (8:30 p.m. ET)
• Tuesday, Nov. 25 (7 p.m. ET)
• Tuesday, Dec. 2 (7 p.m. ET)
• Sunday, Dec. 7 (noon ET)

Alabama fans, buckle up and follow along for the latest updates on where the Crimson Tide stands in the eyes of the College Football Committee, beginning on Nov. 4.

Through nine weeks of college football, Alabama has consistently held a rank in the AP Poll, secured four consecutive wins over ranked teams, and triumphed in hostile environments such as Georgia, Missouri, and South Carolina. These performances have built their case for a spot in the college football playoff.

The remainder of Alabama's schedule includes LSU, Oklahoma, Eastern Illinois, and Auburn. If the Crimson Tide can conclude their season with their sole loss to Florida State, they will have a strong chance of earning a high seed for the playoffs.