The AP (Associated Press) college football rankings are typically released weekly on Sundays at or around 2 p.m. Eastern Time during the college football season after voters have submitted their ballots. This timing may vary occasionally but generally follows the Sunday afternoon slot after the weekend's games are completed. The preseason AP Top 25 rankings are released earlier, usually on a Monday before the season starts. For example, the 2025 preseason AP Top 25 rankings came out on Monday, August 11, 2025, around noon EST. During the season, the AP rankings reflect the latest team performances and are updated weekly, with voters assigning points to teams based on their perceived strength.
