When College Football Playoffs standings come out: Playoff bracket info

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Week 13 of college football saw the fall of strong contenders and the rise of surprise contenders, a shift that will be evident in the fourth College Football Playoff rankings.

After Week 12, the third set of College Football Playoff rankings was a defining moment that revealed which teams would potentially be in and out of the newly formatted 12-team playoff bracket. This expansion from the previous four-team format is a game-changer, allowing more teams to compete for a chance to enter the playoffs and pursue the national championship.

Big Ten powerhouse Oregon, a force to be reckoned with, secured the top seed in the rankings for the third week in a row. Texas, a fierce competitor, claimed the No. 2 seed, while Miami and Boise State, both known for their tenacity, rounded out the top four seeds in the projected bracket. However, these rankings will likely change based on the results of Week 13, showing the unpredictability of college football.

Most notably, no. 5 Indiana demolished by no. 2 Ohio State. Will Indiana stay in the top-12? After suffering a devastating loss to Notre Dame, their first of the season, will Army remain ranked? How close will Miss Ole stay in the top-12 after their loss to Florida?

Here’s a guide to viewing the fourth of six College Football Playoff rankings that will be released on Tuesday. These weekly broadcasts reveal each team’s standings and establish the playoffs.

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How to view the College Football Playoff rankings

  • Date: Tuesday 26 Nov
  • Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN
  • Current: Fubo

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When the College Football Playoff rankings come out

Here is the schedule for the College Football Playoff rankings. All times are Eastern:

  • Position 4: Tuesday 26 November at 20.00 – 21.00
  • Position 5: Tuesday 3 December at 19.00 – 19.30
  • Election Day: Sunday, December 8, noon – 4 p.m

CFP Rankings projections, predictions

After Week 13 games and ahead of the fourth release of the CFP rankings:

USA TODAY’s Paul Myerberg

∎ Projected bracket sowings

  1. Oregon
  2. Georgia
  3. Miami
  4. Boise State
  5. Ohio State
  6. Notre Dame
  7. Texas
  8. Penn State
  9. Tennessee
  10. SMU
  11. Indiana
  12. Arizona State

USA TODAY Network’s Blake Toppmeyer

∎ Projected bracket sowings

  1. Oregon
  2. Georgia
  3. SMU
  4. Boise State
  5. Ohio State
  6. Penn State
  7. Notre Dame
  8. Texas
  9. Tennessee
  10. Miami
  11. Indiana
  12. BYU

Stan Becton, NCAA.com

∎ Expected placements

  1. Oregon
  2. Ohio State
  3. Texas
  4. Penn State
  5. Notre Dame
  6. Miami
  7. Georgia
  8. Tennessee
  9. Indiana
  10. Boise State
  11. SMU
  12. Alabama

Austin Mock, Athletics

∎ Projected bracket sowings

  1. Oregon
  2. Georgia
  3. Miami
  4. Iowa State
  5. Ohio State
  6. Penn State
  7. Texas
  8. Notre Dame
  9. Indiana
  10. SMU
  11. Tennessee
  12. Boise State

What time is fourth CFP ranking?

The College Football Playoff rankings can be seen on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET.

How many teams in the 2024 College Football Playoff?

This season, 12 teams will qualify for the College Football Playoff, a significant change from the four teams selected for the playoff field over the past decade.

How does the College Football Playoff format work?

The 12 participating teams in the College Football Playoff bracket will be the five highest-ranked conference champions by the CFP selection committee and the next seven highest-ranked teams.

The four highest-ranked conference champions will be seeded one through four and receive a first-round bye. The fifth conference champion will be seeded where it was ranked or as No. 12 if it is outside the top 12 in the CFP rankings. Non-conference champions ranked in the top four will be seeded from No. 5.

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