First College Football Playoff rankings
The gist
The College Football Playoff selection committee ranked undefeated Miami No. 1 and Georgia No.
The list is the first official read on the 12-team bracket race before Selection Sunday on Dec. 6.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026The selection committee released its first rankings of the 2026 season, with Miami No. 1, Georgia No. 2, Utah No. 3 and Indiana No. 4.
- Nov 3, 2026The rankings show began at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN; five more releases are scheduled before Selection Sunday on Dec. 6.
- Nov 3, 2026Boise State (7-1, 4-0 Pac-12) was placed No. 25, its 27th appearance in the CFP rankings since they began in 2014.