Who is ranked No. 1 in the 2025 College Football Playoff rankings?

The defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked No. 1 in the first 2025 College Football Playoff rankings.

How does Indiana's win over Oregon impact their ranking?

Indiana's impressive 30-20 road victory over Oregon on October 11th has boosted their résumé, and the committee has ranked them No. 2 in the initial 2025 CFP rankings.

What is the battle for the No. 3 and No. 4 spots in the 2025 CFP rankings?

One-loss Alabama and undefeated Texas A&M are vying for the No. 3 and No. 4 positions, with both teams having secured key wins earlier in the season.

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Ohio State Remains Atop College Football Playoff Rankings

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Summary

Ohio State ranked No. 1, Indiana No. 2 in initial CFP rankings
Alabama and Texas A&M vie for No. 3 and No. 4 spots
Notre Dame and Texas make strong cases for top-10 rankings

Ohio State Remains Atop College Football Playoff Rankings

The 2025 college football season has reached a critical juncture, with the College Football Playoff selection committee unveiling its first official rankings on November 2nd. As anticipated, the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes have been ranked No. 1, continuing their dominance from last season.

Closely trailing the Buckeyes at No. 2 is the Indiana Hoosiers, who have emerged as a surprise contender this year. Indiana's impressive 30-20 road victory over Oregon on October 11th has bolstered their résumé, and the committee appears to be giving them serious consideration for a top-two spot.

The battle for the No. 3 and No. 4 positions is shaping up to be a fierce one between one-loss Alabama and undefeated Texas A&M. Both teams have impressive wins, with Alabama's victory over Vanderbilt and Texas A&M's triumph over Notre Dame on September 13th being key factors in their rankings.