This week’s initial CFP rankings reveal is below. I’ve also added the results for each team to ensure we keep an idea of how teams are trending. The close result from Indiana and Penn State this week will open the window for A&M to jump up a spot. I also do believe BYU will fall back a couple spots after getting killed by Tech. Look for the ACC to get even more confusing as a result of a couple of key upsets! I expect, that we will be seeing a g5 team or two jump up into the rankings this week as well!
| RK | TEAM | Record | Week 12’s Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OSU | 10-0 | W – UCLA 48-10 |
| 2 | IU | 11-0 | W – Wisconsin 31-7 |
| 3 | TA&M | 10-0 | W – South Carolina 31-30 |
| 4 | ALA | 8-2 | L – Oklahoma 21-23 |
| 5 | UGA | 8-1 | W – Texas 35-10 |
| 6 | TTU | 9-1 | W – UCF.48-9 |
| 7 | MISS | 9-1 | W – Florida 34-24 |
| 8 | ORE | 8-1 | W – Minnesota 42-13 |
| 9 | ND | 7-2 | W – Pitt 37-15 |
| 10 | TEX | 7-2 | L – Georgia 10-35 |
| 11 | OU | 7-2 | W – Alabama 23-21 |
| 12 | BYU | 8-1 | W – TCU 44-13 |
| 13 | UTAH | 7-2 | W – Baylor 55-28 |
| 14 | VAN | 8-2 | BYE |
| 15 | MIA | 7-2 | W – NC State 41-7 |
| 16 | GT | 8-1 | W – Boston College 36-34 |
| 17 | USC | 7-2 | W – Iowa 26-21 |
| 18 | MICH | 7-2 | W – Northwestern 24-22 |
| 19 | UVA | 8-2 | W – Duke 34-17 |
| 20 | LOU | 7-2 | W |
| 21 | IOWA | 6-3 | L – USC 31-26 |
| 22 | PITT | 7-2 | L – Notre Dame 15-37 |
| 23 | TENN | 6-3 | W – NM State 42-9 |
| 24 | USF | 7-2 | L – Navy 41-38 |
| 25 | CIN | 7-2 | L – Arizona 30-24 |
Elimination Tracker:
With a total of 6 teams who appeared in the rankings last week losing, we are headed for some shakeups on Tuesday! My bracket projection is the header image for this article, and I have updated the elimination tracker below!
| Conference | SEC | Big Ten | ACC | Big 12 | G5 | IND |
| Playoff Frontrunner | Texas A&M Georgia Ole Miss | Indiana Ohio State Oregon | Miami (FL) | Texas Tech | JMU | Notre Dame |
| Bubble | Alabama Oklahoma Vanderbilt | Michigan USC | Virginia Georgia Tech | BYU Utah | South Florida North Texas Memphis | |
| So you’re telling me there’s a chance: | Texas | Louisville | Navy |
This week gave us some clarity on the Big 12 and ACC with Cincinnati, Houston, and Pitt all moving out of the tracker. Miami (FL) appears to be the frontrunner especially in the committees eyes. Texas Tech is in the drivers seat for now, but BYU is still hanging around. With Oklahoma’s significant win over Alabama this weekend, they jumped up to my 8th overall spot.
For the ACC, I have no idea what to make of this conference. I am confident it’s going to be a 1 bid league based off of the initial releases, but I have no idea how it’s going to play out.
Next up:
Ohio State: vs. Rutgers, 11/22/25, Noon ET Fox
Indiana: BYE
Texas A&M: vs. Samford, 11/22/25, Noon, SECN+
Georgia: vs. Charlotte, 11/22/25, Noon, SECN
Texas Tech: BYE
Ole Miss: BYE
Oregon: vs. USC, 11/22/25, 3:30, CBS
Oklahoma: vs. Missouri, 11/22/25, Noon, ABC
Notre Dame: vs. Syracuse, 11/22/25, 3:30 NBC/Peacock
BYU: @ Cincinnati, 11/22/25, 8:00, FOX
Miami (FL): @ Virginia Tech, 11/22/25, Noon, ESPN
JMU: vs. Washington State, 11/22/25, 1:00, FOX
Drop your thoughts on what the College Football Playoff Rankings will be on Tuesday in the comments below!
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