College Football Playoff Top 25: First 2024 CFP Rankings Released

Now, ten weeks into the 2024 college football season, teams across the country have put the foundation on their resumes to be considered for a spot in the postseason. For those with outstanding performances, that means a spot in the top 25 of the College Football Playoff and a path to the 12-team CFP bracket.

In the first year of the new format, the four conference champions of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC will receive a bye to the quarterfinals, which will be played at one of the New Years Six bowl sites. The remaining eight bids will be filled by seven major qualifiers and the top-ranked Group of Five conference champion.

For these reasons, the College Football Playoff top 25 does not necessarily reflect the final round.

Here's how the selection committee used 10 weeks of data to rank the top 25 teams with a chance at a spot in the new 12-team College Football Playoff.

1. Oregon (Big Ten)

The Ducks are one of five remaining undefeated teams and have had the group's toughest schedule so far with wins over Ohio State and Boise State. Dan Lanning's group has a clear path to the Big Ten title game and a potential No. 1 overall seed.

Next schedule: vs. Maryland, at Wisconsin, vs. Washington

2. Ohio State

After starting the season among the top Big Ten contenders, Ohio State suffered a loss on the road to Oregon, but rebounded with a road win over Penn State to stay in contention for the Big Ten Championship and a bye in pass the first round.

Next schedule: vs. Purdue, at Northwestern, vs. Indiana, vs. Michigan

3. Georgia (SEC)

The Bulldogs are atop the SEC standings and have the highest seed in the conference so far, with their only loss coming on the road to Alabama. Kirby Smart and his team recovered well and can now boast a victory over Texas.

Upcoming schedule: at Ole Miss, vs. Tennessee, vs. UMass, vs. Georgia Tech

4. Miami (ACC)

Miami enters November undefeated and has a clear path to the ACC Championship Game, where they can compete for a first-round bye. The schedule is otherwise going well for the Hurricanes as they look to solidify their spot in the playoffs.

Next schedule: at Georgia Tech vs. Wake Forest in Syracuse

5.Texas

After a loss to Georgia, Texas still has a path to the SEC Championship thanks to a road win over Vanderbilt. Regardless of their place in the conference title game, the Longhorns have important games coming up late for their CFP resumption.

Next schedule: vs. Florida, at Arkansas, vs. Kentucky, at Texas A&M

6. Penn State

After starting the season 7-0, Penn State lost a home game to Ohio State that could have paved the way for an appearance in the Big Ten title game. Regardless, the rest of the schedule is good for James Franklin's team as it seeks its first CFP appearance.

Next schedule: vs. Washington, at Purdue, at Minnesota, vs. Maryland

7. Tennessee

After coming through several SEC games with victories, including a rivalry win over Alabama, the Volunteers have overcome the road loss to Arkansas and re-entered the SEC conversation. A road game against Georgia will definitely determine their chances of winning the conference.

Next schedule: vs. Mississippi State at Georgia, vs. UTEP at Vanderbilt

8.Indiana

College football's surprising story: First-year coach Curt Cignetti made good on his promise to win at Indiana by entering the final month undefeated. The Hoosiers sit atop the Big Ten standings alongside Oregon as they control their own destiny in a game at Ohio State.

Next schedule: vs. Michigan, at Ohio State, vs. Purdue

9. BYU (Big 12)

The Big 12's top team, BYU, has remained undefeated. The Cougars already have a win over Kansas State and have a one-game lead over Iowa State and Colorado for a spot in the conference title game.

Next schedule: at Utah against Kansas, at Arizona State against Houston

10. Notre Dame

Despite suffering an early loss to Northern Illinois, Notre Dame capitalized on its chances to remain a CFP contender by defeating Texas A&M, Louisville and Navy. Marcus Freeman's side will have a chance to top the list and secure one of the overall spots.

Upcoming schedule: vs. Florida State, vs. Virginia, vs. Army, at USC

11.Alabama

In the first year under Kalen DeBoer, Alabama has already suffered two losses against Vanderbilt and Tennessee. The Crimson Tide are sitting on the bubble and begin the final month of the season with an upcoming de facto elimination game against LSU.

Next schedule: at LSU, vs. Mercer, at Oklahoma, vs. Auburn

12. Boise State (G5)

With their only loss to Oregon, Boise State is the top-seeded group of five and boasts a Heisman contender in Ashton Jeanty. The Broncos need to finish the season strong to hold off other contenders for the one guaranteed spot in the CFP.

Next schedule: vs. Nevada, at Sam Jose State, at Wyoming, vs. Oregon State

CFP Top 25 Rankings

13. SMU
14. Texas A&M
15. LSU
16. Ole Miss
17. Iowa State
18. Pittsburgh
19. Kansas State
20.Colorado
21. Washington State
22. Louisville
23. Clemson
24. Missouri
25th Army