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College Football Playoff: Final Teams Announced Sunday
5 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Final College Football Playoff rankings release is scheduled for Sunday, December 7.
- The selection show airs live on ESPN from noon to 3 p.m. ET.
- This year's bracket will feature 12 teams with unique bye-week rules.
The highly anticipated final College Football Playoff rankings will be released this Sunday, December 7th. The selection show, broadcast live on ESPN, is scheduled to run from noon to 3 p.m. Eastern Time, revealing the complete 12-team field. This year marks a significant change with an expanded bracket, where five highest-ranked conference champions secure automatic bids.
Unlike previous seasons, the four highest-ranked teams will not automatically receive a first-round bye. Instead, the top four teams in the committee's final poll, irrespective of their conference affiliation, will sit out the opening round. This adjustment adds a new layer of strategic consideration to the playoff picture.
While top contenders like Ohio State, Indiana, and Georgia are considered locks, teams such as Notre Dame, BYU, and Miami (Fla.) will be eagerly awaiting the announcement. Fans can catch the entire selection process on ESPN or stream it via the ESPN app and Fubo.
