Athlon Sports’ Steven Lassan offers a complete breakdown of the College Football Playoff scenarios after the release of the top 25 rankings on Nov. 4.

The USC Trojans are coming off a statement 21-17 road win at the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and are now rewarded with two consecutive home games in the Los Angeles M

After four 9-3 SEC teams were left out of last year’s College Football Playoff in favor of Indiana and SMU, who had better records but were light on big wins, the CFP introduced a new metric — “record strength” — into the selection process this year and is putting further emphasis on strength of schedule.

The initial College Football Playoff rankings are out, setting the stage for the final month of the 2025 season

The first College Football Playoff rankings of the season have some teams in the right spots, while others are too high or low.

The betting odds on which teams will make the College Football Playoff tell an interesting story compared to the rankings.

The first CFP Top 25 rankings of the college football season have been revealed, setting the stage for what should be a fantastic and action packed finish to the year. The top three places are occupied by three undefeated teams with defending national champions Ohio State ranked at No.

After the initial College Football Playoff rankings, Greg McElroy says Ohio State earned the No. 1 spot thanks to its defensive dominance, quarterback Julian Sayin’s progress, and top-25 wins that justify the Buckeyes’ position atop the CFP rankings.