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When do the third College Football Playoffs rankings come out? Date, time, more
The 2024 college football season is notable primarily due to the expansion of the College Football Playoff format, which has grown from four to 12 teams, broadening the competition for the national title. The CFP selection committee is hours away from releasing the third set of rankings, showing where teams stand in their pursuit of the title.
The second set of rankings reiterated that every game is crucial, and as the season approaches its conclusion, losses can hurt a team's College Football Playoff aspirations. For the second consecutive ranking, the Big Ten stood out, with Oregon claiming the top position again, with Ohio State at No. 2 and Penn State No. 4. Texas leads the SEC and secured the No. 3 position in the rankings.
However, because champions of the Power Four conferences automatically get the top four seeds, the rankings do not necessarily reflect the bracket, which would boost Texas to the No. 2 seed, BYU (No. 6 in the rankings) to the No. 3 seed from the Big 12 and Miami (No. 9 in the rankings) to the No. 4 seed from the ACC. Oregon as projected champion of the Big Ten would retain the top seed.
However, each week of action can significantly shake up the standings. Here’s how to watch the College Football rankings show after Week 12 of college football action:
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When College Football Playoff rankings come out?
The third of the six College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings will be released on Tuesday, Nov. 19, after Week 12 games.
What time is CFP rankings?
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, Nov. 19
Time: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Stream: Fubo
Watch the CFP Rankings Show on ESPN with a Fubo subscription
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 College Football Playoff ranking show. All times are in Eastern Time:
Ranking 3: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Ranking 4: Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m.-9 p.m.
Ranking 5: Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Selection Day: Sunday, Dec. 8 at noon-4 p.m.
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