When are the College Football Playoff rankings released? Date, time for first CFP selection show in 2025

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Alright folks, buckle up because we're diving headfirst into the glorious chaos that is college football's first playoff rankings reveal this Tuesday night, and let me tell you, the vibes are absolutely electric. Picture this: after ten weeks of absolute gridiron warfare—upsets that broke your brackets, Hail Marys that became instant legend, and coaching meltdowns that fueled a thousand memes—the suits on the selection committee are finally ready to lay their cards on the table at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.This isn't just some boring list drop; this is the official starting pistol for the mad dash to the national title, the moment where speculation from every talking head from Bristol to your local bar gets swapped out for the cold, hard, reality of the rankings that actually matter. It’s the second year of the wild, expanded 12-team playoff, and man, going into November the field is stacked with more contenders than a tailgate buffet.The big drama, the storylines that will dominate your group chats and Twitter feeds for the next month, all crystallize right here. Our guy Rece Davis is back hosting the show for his 12th straight year, which is a dynasty in its own right, and he'll be flanked by the usual suspects like Herbie, Booger, and Joey Galloway, breaking it all down while insiders like Pete Thamel and Heather Dinich report live from the committee's secret bunker, probably fueled by nothing but coffee and the collective anxiety of every fanbase in the top 25.The schedule is set: we get a fresh batch of rankings every Tuesday leading up to the final, fateful selection day on Sunday, December 7th, so clear your calendars. Now, let's talk about the board.Based on the AP Poll heading into Week 10, we're looking at a potential top four of Ohio State, Indiana—riding a historic, undefeated high—Texas A&M, and Alabama. The Buckeyes, the defending champs, are the presumed number one seed, and if they handle their business, they’ll snag one of those precious first-round byes.But the beauty of this 12-team format is the sheer depth of the hunt. You've got one-loss powerhouses like Georgia, Oregon, and Ole Miss lurking, and then the undefeated dark horses like Georgia Tech and BYU who could seriously mess with the committee's thinking.And let's not forget Notre Dame sitting there with two L's, both to higher-ranked teams, which makes their placement a fascinating subplot. The stakes are insane.Seeds 5 through 12 have to battle it out on the higher seed's campus in the first round, which means home-field advantage becomes a massive, season-defining reward. This initial ranking is more than just a list; it's a statement of intent, a power ranking that will either validate a team's entire season or light a fire under them for the final push.It sets the narrative, creates the must-win scenarios, and gives us all the fuel we need for the heated debates that are the lifeblood of the sport. So grab your remote, maybe sign up for that Fubo free trial if you're cutting cords, and get ready. The playoff picture is about to get a whole lot clearer, and the drama is just beginning.

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