The 2024 college football season has been full of ups and downs, with significant upsets and surprising victories keeping fans on their toes about who will make it into the College Football Playoff. As we approach the season’s final month, the unpredictability remains and the race for the playoffs is intensifying as the highly anticipated first rankings are hours away from being released.
After Week 10, only a few teams remain undefeated. These teams are not only performing well; they are excelling. If they continue to impress, they will likely secure a spot in the College Football Playoff, sparking a wave of excitement among fans.
For teams that have suffered a loss or more this season, the stakes are high and every game is an opportunity to prove their worth. Teams that have faced defeats hope to stay in the CFP conversation by avoiding further missteps this season.
Here is how to watch the first of six College Football Playoff Ranking Show.
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When CFP rankings come out
The first of six College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings will be released on November 5, after Week 10 games.
What time is CFP rankings?
The College Football Playoff Rankings Show can be watched on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET.
CFP rankings projections, predictions
▪ Byes
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Oregon (Big Ten champion)
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Georgia (SEC champion)
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Miami (ACC champion)
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BYU (Big 12 champion)
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No. 12 Boise State at No. 5 Ohio State
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No. 11 Indiana at No. 6 Texas
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No. 10 Notre Dame at No. 7 Tennessee
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No. 9 Alabama at No. 8 Penn State
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▪ Byes
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Georgia (SEC champion)
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Ohio State (Big Ten champion)
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Miami (ACC champion)
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Iowa State (Big 12 champion)
▪ First round
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No. 12 Boise State at No. 5 Oregon
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No. 11 Tennessee at No. 6 Texas
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No. 10 Notre Dame vs. No. 7 BYU
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No. 9 Alabama at No. 8 Penn State
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▪ Byes
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Oregon (Big Ten champion)
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Georgia (SEC champion)
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Clemson (ACC champion)
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BYU (Big 12 champion)
▪ First round
No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Notre Dame
No. 12 Boise State at No. 5 Ohio State
No. 11 Miami at No. 6 Texas
No. 10 Alabama at No. 7 Penn State
How to watch College Football Playoff rankings show
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Date: Tuesday, Nov. 5
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Time: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET
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TV: ESPN
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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 new 12-team College Football Playoff will consist of four conference champions, who will secure bids one through four. The top four teams will receive a first-round bye, advancing directly to the quarterfinals. The eight remaining ranked teams will also earn spots in the 5-12 team bracket and play on the home field of the higher-ranked team.
2024-25 CFP Rankings Show schedule
Here is the schedule for the College Football Playoff Ranking Show. All times are in Eastern Time:
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Ranking 1: Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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Ranking 2: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 8:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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Ranking 3: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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Ranking 4: Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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Ranking 5: Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Selection Day: Sunday, Dec. 8 at 12 p.m. -4 p.m.
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