When are the second College Football Playoff rankings released? What to know

The second College Football Playoff Rankings will be released in a little more than 24 hours. If the committee members stick to their approach from the first rankings, then it's not only about how many games you win but also how you win those games that keep you in the CFP conversation.

In the initial rankings, the SEC and Big Ten stood out in the projected playoff bracket. This dominance highlights the strength of these conferences, schedules and the quality of their victories. Four SEC teams—Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama—secured a spot. At the same time, from the Big Ten, Oregon, Ohio State, Penn State, and Indiana remained in the CFP conversation following the first rankings.

The remaining teams that made it into the first 12-team bracket are as follows: undefeated BYU, which is seeded fourth; the one-loss Texas Longhorns, seeded No. 6; Notre Dame, seeded No. 10; and the undefeated Boise State, seeded No. 12. Each team has its unique story and journey and they hope to maintain dominance in the second rankings.

As the college football season concludes another exciting week of nail-biting games, teams are on edge, hoping they've done enough to secure their standings ahead of the second rankings release. The anticipation is palpable as they await their fate in the CFP conversation.

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When College Football Playoff rankings come out?

The second of six College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings will be released on November 12, after Week 11 games.

What time is CFP rankings?

The College Football Playoff Rankings Show can be watched on ESPN at 8:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch College Football Playoff rankings show

• Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12

• Time: 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. ET

• TV: ESPN

• Stream: Fubo

Watch the CFP Rankings Show on ESPN with a Fubo subscription

How many teams in College Football Playoff 2024?

In the 2024-25 season, 12 teams will qualify for the College Football Playoff. The top five conference champions will earn automatic bids, thereby securing the top five seeds. The remaining seven highest-ranked teams will complete the 12-team field.

How does College Football Playoff format work?

The new 12-team College Football Playoff will consist of four conference champions, who will secure bids one through four. The top four teams will receive a first-round bye, advancing directly to the quarterfinals. The eight remaining ranked teams will also earn spots in the 5-12 team bracket and play on the home field of the higher-ranked team.

2024-25 College Football Playoff Rankings schedule

Here is the schedule for the College Football Playoff Ranking Show. All times are in Eastern Time:

• Ranking 2: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

• Ranking 3: Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

• Ranking 4: Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.

• Ranking 5: Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Selection Day: Sunday, Dec. 8 at 12 p.m. -4 p.m.

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