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CFP Selection Committee Releases First Rankings of 2026
College Football Playoff • • general
Key Points:
- The College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee released its first rankings for the 2026 season, with Miami ranked No. 1 for the first time in program history, followed by Georgia at No. 2 and Utah at No. 3.
- Miami is the 11th program ever to be ranked No. 1 in the initial CFP rankings and the first ACC team to do so since Clemson in 2017; Utah and Kentucky also achieved their highest-ever CFP rankings at No. 3 and No. 6, respectively.
- The CFP Selection Committee evaluates teams based on a comprehensive profile including strength of schedule, head-to-head results, results against common opponents, and other relevant factors like injuries or coaching availability.
- The CFP format features a 12-team bracket including conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked teams, with the National Championship game scheduled for January 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
- The next CFP rankings update will be announced on November 10, with the committee meeting on November 9-10 to reassess team standings.
