First 12-Team College Football Playoff Rankings Released

The College Football Playoff (CFP) selection committee is set to release its first rankings of the season, with Oregon expected to take the top spot as the only undefeated team. The playoff has expanded from four to twelve teams this year, and the rankings will influence the final bracket revealed on December 8. Strength of schedule will be a significant factor, possibly favoring teams like Ohio State and Georgia over unbeaten teams. This year's rankings are particularly notable as they will be revealed on the same night as the U.S. elections, leading to debates about the importance of college football over politics. The selection process will undoubtedly provoke spirited discussions, reflecting the passionate nature of college football fandom. With no SEC teams undefeated entering November for the first time in 17 years, the landscape of college football is showing more parity than before.