The College Football Playoff picture is heating up, and the latest rankings have just dropped, shaking up the contenders! The penultimate rankings for the 2025 season are out, and the selection committee has made some intriguing moves. This week's update sets the stage for the official bracket announcement after the conference championship games.
This week's rankings are ripe with discussion points. Texas A&M, suffering its first loss, saw its position change, while teams like Texas, Miami, and Notre Dame have improved their chances. Adding to the drama, Ole Miss, despite an impressive 11-1 record, has lost its head coach, Lane Kiffin, to LSU.
Here's a look at the committee's decisions after Week 14:
- Ohio State
- Indiana
- Georgia
- Texas Tech
- Oregon
- Ole Miss
- Texas A&M
- Oklahoma
- Alabama
- Notre Dame
- BYU
- Miami
- Texas
- Vanderbilt
- Utah
- USC
- Virginia
- Arizona
- Michigan
- Tulane
- Houston
- Georgia Tech
- Iowa
- North Texas
- James Madison
The final College Football Playoff rankings will be revealed on Sunday, December 7, at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN.
National Championship Odds: Who's the Favorite?
Ohio State and Indiana, the top-ranked teams, are the only undefeated teams heading into the postseason. The Buckeyes and Hoosiers will face off in this week's Big Ten Championship Game.
Unsurprisingly, Ohio State and Indiana remain the frontrunners to win the national title, according to Kalshi. Georgia isn't far behind.
What do you think of the committee's choices? Do you agree with the rankings, or are there teams that were overlooked? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
