The College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings for the 2025 season will start being released on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET. After the initial release, rankings will be released weekly on Tuesdays throughout the season, with the final rankings and the 12-team playoff bracket announced on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at noon ET. The weekly rankings release schedule is:
- Nov. 4 at 8:00 PM ET
- Nov. 11 at 7:00 PM ET
- Nov. 18 at 8:30 PM ET
- Nov. 25 at 7:00 PM ET
- Dec. 2 at 7:00 PM ET
- Dec. 7 (Selection Day) at 12:00 PM ET (final rankings and playoff bracket revealed)
This schedule marks the second year of the 12-team playoff, and the rankings will be revealed live on ESPN.
