College Football Playoff Rankings Released After Week 11

HOUSTON, Texas – The College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings were announced by the selection committee on Tuesday, Nov. 11, revealing the latest standings following Week 11 of the season. This second round of rankings includes some surprises and is crucial as teams position themselves for the playoffs.

Ohio State leads the pack with a perfect record of 9-0, while Indiana stands just behind at 10-0. Both teams are vying for a top playoff spot, cementing their positions among the top-tier schools this season. Texas A&M, also unbeaten at 9-0, and Alabama, with a strong 8-1 record, round out the top four.

The committee emphasizes that conference champions receive automatic bids. This year’s matchups for the first round show No. 9 Notre Dame facing No. 8 Oregon, No. 11 Miami (Fla.) taking on No. 6 Texas Tech, and No. 10 Texas squaring off against No. 7 Ole Miss. The four highest-ranked teams, including Ohio State and Indiana, will receive byes into the quarterfinals.

As the playoffs approach, fans are eager to see how the rankings will shake up in the coming weeks, especially with three more rankings scheduled before the final bracket release on Sunday, Dec. 7. Understanding how the playoffs will unfold adds excitement as teams push for the championship.

The next critical game dates include the quarterfinals set for Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, leading up to the semifinals and the national championship in Miami on Jan. 19, 2026.

This year’s CFP hopes are already filled with drama as teams battle for positioning in what promises to be an exhilarating playoff season.