Countdown to Chaos: When and Where to Watch the Shocking College Football Playoff Rankings Reveal Tonight

As the regular season edges closer to its finale, every tick of the clock sharpens the focus on the College Football Playoff rankings — those weekly reveals telling tales of triumphs, upsets, and heartbreaks that tease out who might punch their tickets for postseason glory. This week, the CFP committee delivers its third installment, and if last weekend’s wild twists are any indication, expect that leaderboard to shake up once again. Oklahoma’s stunning victory over Alabama in Tuscaloosa sent seismic ripples through the SEC rankings, while Navy’s upset over South Florida throws an intriguing wrench into the Group of 5 conversation. Teams like Texas A&M and USC narrowly scraped by, but with the stakes this high, each game feels like a strategic chess move toward that coveted playoff berth. So, before we dive into Week 13’s mouthwatering showdowns — USC vs. Oregon, Pitt vs. Georgia Tech, Tennessee vs. Florida — it’s time to zero in on the latest CFP rankings and where you can catch every dramatic moment as they drop this season. LEARN MORE

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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. 18
Time: Approx. 8:30 p.m. ET

The 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 release

TV channel: ESPN

The 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 2025

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

Date	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Nov. 18	8:30 p.m.*	ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Nov. 25	7 p.m.	ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Dec. 2	7 p.m.	ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Dec. 7	Noon	ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo

*Approximate start time between Champions Classic basketball games

College Football Playoff game schedule 2025-26

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV/Live stream
Dec. 19	CFP first round	8 p.m.	ABC, ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Dec. 20	CFP first round	12 p.m.	ABC, ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
	CFP first round	3:30 p.m.	TNT, truTV, DirecTV
	CFP first round	7:30 p.m.	TNT, truTV, DirecTV
Dec. 31	CFP quarterfinal (Cotton Bowl)	7:30 p.m.	ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Jan. 1	CFP 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, Fubo
Jan. 8	CFP semifinal (Fiesta Bowl)	7:30 p.m.	ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Jan. 9	CFP semifinal (Peach Bowl)	7:30 p.m.	ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo
Jan. 19	CFP national championship	7:30 p.m.	ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo