What time is the CFP rankings release today? Channel, TV schedule to watch College Football Playoff selection show

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With just a couple weeks left in the regular season, the College Football Playoff rankings releases are becoming more and more indicative of who we could see in the postseason. The committee’s third lineup comes this week.

As per usual, last weekend saw some major shakeups across the country. No. 11-ranked Oklahoma came into Tuscaloosa and stunned No. 4 Alabama, reshuffling the SEC once again, while Navy’s upset of No. 24 South Florida left the Group of 5 slot in question. Other CFP hopefuls Texas A&M, Georgia Tech, USC and Michigan all narrowly avoided bad defeats as well.

In Week 13, fans can look forward to some heated matchups, like USC vs. Oregon, Pitt vs. Georgia Tech and Tennessee vs. Florida. But first, it’s time for some more rankings.

Here’s everything you need to know about the third College Football Playoff rankings release, including a full schedule of selection shows throughout the 2025 season.

What time is the CFP rankings release today?Date: Tuesday, Nov. 18Time: Approx. 8:30 p.m. ETThe third set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at approximately 8:30 p.m. ET.

The release will come between the Kentucky vs. Michigan State and Duke vs. Kansas Champions Classic basketball games.

Where to watch College Football Playoff rankings releaseTV channel: ESPNLive stream: ESPN app, FuboThe College Football Playoff committee will release the new rankings each week on ESPN. Cord-cutters can stream the selection show on the ESPN app and Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.

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CFP rankings release schedule 2025Here are the remaining CFP rankings release dates for this season: 

DateTime (ET)TV/Live streamNov. 188:30 p.m.*ESPN, ESPN app, FuboNov. 257 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, FuboDec. 27 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, FuboDec. 7NoonESPN, ESPN app, Fubo*Approximate start time between Champions Classic basketball games

College Football Playoff game schedule 2025-26DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamDec. 19CFP first round8 p.m.ABC, ESPN, ESPN app, FuboDec. 20CFP first round12 p.m.ABC, ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo CFP first round3:30 p.m.TNT, truTV, DirecTV CFP first round7:30 p.m.TNT, truTV, DirecTVDec. 31CFP quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl)7:30 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, FuboJan. 1CFP quarterfinal (Orange Bowl)12 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo CFP quarterfinal (Rose Bowl)4 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo CFP quarterfinal (Sugar Bowl)8 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, FuboJan. 8CFP semifinal (Fiesta Bowl)7:30 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, FuboJan. 9CFP semifinal (Peach Bowl)7:30 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, FuboJan. 19CFP national championship7:30 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, FuboCollege football AP top 25 rankingsRankings as of Nov. 17

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