When are College Football Playoff rankings released? Schedule, time for CFP Top 25
The first College Football Playoff rankings come out on Tuesday, and the Big Ten has multiple teams in the mix for a spot in the playoff.
With both Michigan (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) and Ohio State (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) off to undefeated starts to the season, the conference is in prime position to secure a spot in the final four-team field. Penn State (7-1, 4-1 Big Ten) will also be in the mix, especially if the Nittany Lions can pull off a win over Michigan at home in a couple weeks.
The Buckeyes are at No. 3 in both US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25, and have two resume-boosting wins over Notre Dame and Penn State. But despite those huge wins, they have yet to move ahead of Michigan or Georgia (8-0, 5-0 SEC) in either poll so far this year.
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The College Football Playoff determines their rankings based on members' "evaluation of the teams' performance on the field, using conference championships won, strength of schedule, head-to-head results, and comparison of results against common opponents to decide among teams that are comparable," per the CFP website. Could increased weighting toward strength of schedule push the Buckeyes to No. 1 in the first rankings?
Only one way to find out. Here's how to watch the first set of College Football Playoff rankings in 2023:
When are the College Football Playoff rankings released?
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 31
Time: 7 p.m. ET
The first College Football Playoff rankings debut at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
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CFP rankings release schedule 2023
Tuesday's College Football Playoff will be the first of six consecutive weeks in which the CFP unveils its top 25 rankings. Only the Nov. 14 and Dec. 3 releases will deviate from the standard 7 p.m. ET unveilings. The latter will air between games at the State Farm Champions Classic, while the latter will be unveiled at noon ET on Sunday, Dec. 3 (the day after conference championship weekend concludes).
Here's the full schedule:
Tuesday, Oct. 31: 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Nov. 7: 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Nov. 14: 9 p.m. ET
Tuesday Nov. 21: 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Nov. 28: 7 p.m. ET
Sunday, Dec. 3: Noon ET
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What channel is CFP selection show on tonight?
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app, Fubo (free trial)
The CFP selection show will air live on ESPN. You can also stream with the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
College Football Playoff predictions for Week 10
Top four teams of College Football Playoff
Georgia (8-0, 5-0 SEC)
Michigan (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten)
Ohio State (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten)
Washington (8-0, 5-0 Pac-12)
First two out:
5. Florida State (8-0, 6-0 ACC)
6. Texas (7-1, 4-1 Big 12)
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