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CFP Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M Stay 1–3 as Georgia Takes No. 4, Oklahoma Rises and Alabama Falls

The third release sets projected byes under straight seeding and reshapes the 12-team bracket with Oklahoma’s surge, Alabama’s drop, and Tulane newly occupying the Group of 5 spot.

Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Ellis Robinson IV (1) tackles Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (1) in the second half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) throws a pass in the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M and Georgia hold the top four spots, which would confer quarterfinal byes under the 12-team format.
  • No. 9 Notre Dame at No. 8 Oklahoma, No. 12 Tulane at No. 5 Texas Tech, No. 11 Miami at No. 6 Ole Miss, and No. 10 Alabama at No. 7 Oregon would make up the on-campus first-round games.
  • Oklahoma climbed to No. 8 after beating Alabama, which slid six places to No. 10, and Texas dropped to No. 17 following its 35-10 loss at Georgia.
  • Miami sits at No. 13 as the highest-ranked ACC team but has a tenuous path to the conference title game, leaving its playoff route uncertain.
  • Tulane entered the rankings at No. 24 to lead the Group of 5 race, and the committee will continue weekly updates ahead of the Dec. 7 selection show.