The College Football Playoff Rankings for Nov. 8 have been released by the Selection Committee, and the Alabama Crimson Tide remained in first place.
Alabama is followed by Clemson in 2nd, Michigan in 3rd, and Washington in 4th. Just outside the top four are fifth-ranked Ohio State, sixth-ranked Louisville, and seventh-ranked Wisconsin.
College Football Playoff Rankings (Nov. 8)
1. Alabama
2. Clemson
3. Michigan
4. Washington
5. Ohio State
6. Louisville
7. Wisconsin
8. Texas A&M
9. Auburn
10. Penn State
11. Oklahoma
12. Colorado
13. Oklahoma State
14. Virginia Tech
15. Utah
16. West Virginia
17. North Carolina
18. Florida State
19. Nebraska
20. USC
21. Western Michigan
22. Boise State
23. Washington State
24. LSU
25. Arkansas
The College Football Playoff Selection Committee will release their Top 25 rankings each week on Tuesday through Nov. 29.
On Sunday, Dec. 4 at Noon ET, the selection committee will announce their final rankings, Playoff Semifinal matchups, and the New Year’s bowl pairings.
CFP Rankings Release Schedule
- November 15 – 9pm ET*
- November 22 – 7pm ET
- November 29 – 7pm ET
- December 4 (Selection Day and Playoff Semifinal teams announced) – Noon ET
*Approximate start time will be 9 p.m. from the Champions Classic basketball doubleheader at Madison Square Garden. The rankings will be revealed live between the Kentucky vs. Michigan State and Duke vs. Kansas basketball games.