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Everything you need to know about the latest college football rankings, from the AP Top 25, the Coaches Poll, and the official CFP Top 25 poll.

College Football Playoff games haven't always been close. In fact, many of them have been complete blowouts. What are the biggest routs in playoff history?

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College Football Playoff games haven't always been close. In fact, many of them have been complete blowouts. What are the biggest routs in playoff history?

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Former South Florida quarterback Byrum Brown is following his head coach Alex Golesh, left, to Auburn.

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After throwing for 9,629 yards and 71 touchdowns in his time at TCU, quarterback Josh Hoover announced his transfer commitment to Indiana.

Transfer Portal

Top 5 Big Ten transfer portal additions after Week 1

Former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman is the top WR still available in the transfer portal.

Transfer Portal

Top college football wide receivers still available in the NCAA transfer portal

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks up the sidelines during the 112th annual Rose Bowl game in Pasadena. Indiana Hoosiers defeated Alabama Crimson Tide, 38-3.

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Indiana surged up the transfer portal rankings after an aggressive January window, adding proven starters as Josh Pate described the Hoosiers as “swinging wildly.”

Matt Campbell answers questions from the media after being announced as the Penn State Nittany Lions new head coach during a press conference at the Beaver Stadium Press Room.

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Ranking and grading all the college football coaching hires this cycle

These college football programs have the most Heisman Trophy winners over the decades.

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Ranking those college football programs that have produced the most Heisman Trophy winners across more than nine decades of the sport's most prestigious award.

The updated ESPN top 25 college football rankings as the playoff selection committee is due to reveal its final decisions.

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Where things stand in the updated ESPN top 25 college football rankings coming out of Championship Saturday and moving into Selection Sunday.

ESPN college football announcer Chris Fowler thinks more change is coming to the playoff after Notre Dame's snub.

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The decision by the College Football Playoff to snub Notre Dame in favor of Miami could result in the format undergoing more change, ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler has suggested.

Why the College Football Playoff included Miami over Notre Dame despite the Hurricanes being lower ranked this whole time.

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The head of the College Football Playoff was asked about the selection committee's decision to include Miami over Notre Dame despite the Hurricanes being lower ranked this whole time.

It's official: Here is your 2025 College Football Playoff bracket.

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Everything comes down to this: the selection committee has revealed their final decisions as the College Football Playoff gets underway to determine the 2025 national championship.

The updated Coaches Poll top 25 college football rankings heading into the playoff.

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Championship Saturday re-sorted many of the higher-placed teams in the Coaches Poll top 25 college football rankings as we move into the 2025 playoff and bowl season.

The updated AP top 25 college football rankings for Bowl Season

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An historic win by Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game helped reshape the AP top 25 college football rankings moving into Bowl Season.

Where things stand in the new AP top 25 college football rankings coming into the most important date on the 2025 calendar.

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What to expect in the new AP top 25 college football rankings coming out of an active Championship Saturday and moving into a consequential Selection Sunday.

What to expect in the College Football Playoff bracket after Indiana handed Ohio State its first loss of the season.

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Where things stand in the latest College Football Playoff bracket projection after Indiana pulled off a historic upset over Ohio State to win the Big Ten championship.

Which teams are moving up and down in the new AP top 25 college football rankings after an eventful Championship Week.

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College Football HQ predicts which teams will head up, and tumble down, the AP top 25 college football rankings following an active Championship Saturday and moving into Selection Sunday.

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer watches on during warm ups before Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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Check out our latest College Football Playoff projections for the CFP bracket after the conference championship games. Find out whether Alabama, Miami and Notre Dame are expected to make the College Football Playoff.

Where things stand in the new College Football Playoff bracket projection after Georgia ran over Alabama for the SEC championship.

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Members of the College Football Playoff selection committee are in for a major change in the bracket after Georgia dominated Alabama to win the SEC championship.

Where things stand in the College Football Playoff bracket after Texas Tech beat up on BYU to win the Big 12 championship.

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Texas Tech made quite a statement on Championship Saturday, dominating BYU a second time this season to win the Big 12 title, entrenching its place near the top of the bracket.

Dec 6, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; BYU Cougars running back LJ Martin (4) is tackled by Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Cole Wisniewski (5) during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Here's everything you need to know about BYU and Texas Tech's chances to make the College Football Playoff.

Here's what the College Football Playoff could look like after Tulane beat North Texas to win the American championship.

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Tulane should earn a place in the College Football Playoff as the highest-ranked Group of Five champion. Here's what the field could look like based on our current projections.

USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley

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We take a look at the updated 2026 college football recruiting rankings after national signing day on Wednesday

The new College Football Playoff bracket is revealed after an eventful Rivalry Week.

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Where things stand in the new College Football Playoff bracket after a big Rivalry Week that shook things up in the top dozen, and leaves some questions unanswered.

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The penultimate College Football Playoff rankings are due for release today, and the selection committee will be faced with some major decisions near the top of the bracket.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) and coach Clark Lea embrace after the team’s win against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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A big rivalry win and elite dual-threat production have pushed Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia to the No. 1 spot in the updated Heisman rankings.