In a thrilling reveal from Atlanta, the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings have created a buzz as fans look towards the 2024-25 college football season. This season marks an exciting change with the introduction of a 12-team playoff format. The selection committee recently shared its rankings, giving fans insight into what the postseason could look like. On November 12, the top 25 teams were announced, and this will shape the playoff bracket.
The playoff setup is straightforward. The four highest-ranked conference champions will earn byes into the quarterfinals, while the fifth-highest-ranked conference champion will also get an automatic spot but without a bye. Following this past week’s rankings, no. 1 ranked Oregon stands strong, with Boise State in hot pursuit. Currently, Boise State is at the 13th spot in the rankings, just a few spots away from securing a bye.
Georgia, coming in at No. 12, finds itself on the outside looking in, as the committee has given the fifth seed to Boise State. It’s a tight race, and as we await the next round of rankings on November 19, the stakes are just getting higher.
Looking ahead, the first-round games are scheduled for December 20 and 21, to be played at the home campuses of the participating teams. Fans should note that once the official bracket is revealed on December 8, there will be no re-seeding. The playoffs will then move to some of the most iconic bowl games on December 31 and January 1.
The journey continues as teams fight for spots and fans gear up for what promises to be an exciting postseason filled with opportunity. Whether teams can maintain their positions in the next round of rankings or if upsets will occur remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: college football is gearing up for an epic playoff season!
