Who's No. 1? CFP committee's first top 25 and bracket of 2026

The College Football Playoff committee has announced its initial rankings for the 2026 season, placing the Miami Hurricanes in the top position. This marks the beginning of a weekly release of rankings, which will continue every Tuesday until the regular season concludes. The final rankings are scheduled to be unveiled on December 6, determining the final 12-team playoff bracket.

In the latest rankings, Miami is followed by the Georgia Bulldogs, Utah Utes, and Indiana Hoosiers. The first-round matchups for the playoff have also been set, with teams like BYU and UCLA facing off, and Alabama taking on Boise State. The top seeds will receive byes in the first round, with Miami, Georgia, Utah, and Indiana securing those positions based on their current standings.