College Football Playoff Rankings

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Here is the current first-round draft order following the Patriots win Monday night.
Tie breakers are broken first by strength of schedule.
1 Tennessee 1-11
2 NY Giants 2-11
3 New Orleans 2-10
4 Las Vegas 2-10
5 Cleveland 3-9
6 NY Jets 3-9
7 Washington 3-9
8 Arizona 3-9
9 LA Rams (Atlanta) 4-8
10 Cincinnati 4-8
11 Minnesota 4-8
12 Miami 5-7
13 Kansas City 6-6
14 Pittsburgh 6-6
15 Carolina 7-6
16 Dallas 6-5-1
17 Detroit 7-5
18 Houston 7-5
Playoff Teams as of Dec. 2nd
19 Baltimore 6-6
20 Tampa Bay 7-5
21 LA Chargers 8-4
22 NY Jets (Indianapolis) 8-4
23 Buffalo 8-4
24 Cleveland (Jacksonville) 8-4
25 Philadelphia 8-4
26 San Francisco 9-4
27 Dallas (Green Bay) 8-3-1
28 Chicago 9-3
29 Seattle 9-3
30 LA Rams 9-3
31 Denver 10-2
32 New England 11-2
All ties in record are broken by current strength of schedule.
Atlanta, Green Bay, Jacksonville and Indianapolis all currently do not have 1st-round selections from prior deals.
March 11, 2026
The 2026 League Year and Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts

Players of Week
Offense – QB Diego Pavia – Vanderbilt
Defense – S Dillon Thieneman – Oregon
Games of Week – Dec. 5-6 – Championship Weekend
Friday December 5, 2025
Troy @ James Madison 7:00 PM ESPN
North Texas @ 24 Tulane 8:00 PM ABC
UNLV @ Boise State 8:00 PM FOX
Saturday, December 6, 2025
11 BYU @ 5 Texas Tech 12:00 PM ABC
Miami (OH) @ Western Michigan 12:00 PM ESPN
4 Georgia @ 10 Alabama 4:00 PM ABC
2 Indiana @ 1 Ohio State 8:00 PM FOX
Duke @ 18 Virginia 8:00 PM ABC
1 Ohio State 12-0
2 Indiana 12-0
3 Georgia 11-1
4 Oregon 11-1
5 Texas A&M 11-1
6 Ole Miss 11-1
7 Texas Tech 11-1
8 Notre Dame 10-2
9 Oklahoma 10-2
10 BYU 11-1
11 Alabama 10-2
12 Vanderbilt 10-2
13 Texas 9-3
14 Miami 10-2
15 Utah 10-2
16 Virginia 10-2
17 Southern Cal 9-3
18 Michigan 9-3
19 James Madison 11-1
20 North Texas 11-1
21 Georgia Tech 9-3
22 Tulane 10-2
23 Arizona 9-3
24 Tennessee 8-4
25 Navy 9-2
Rank/ Team / Record / Points
1 Ohio State (63) 12-0 1575
2 Indiana 12-0 1510
3 Georgia 11-1 1438
4 Oregon 11-1 1353
5 Ole Miss 11-1 1306
6 Texas Tech 11-1 1266
7 Texas A&M 11-1 1178
8 Oklahoma 10-2 1106
9 Notre Dame 10-2 1061
10 Alabama 10-2 1019
11 BYU 11-1 942
12 Vanderbilt 10-2 855
13 Miami 10-2 844
14 Texas 9-3 753
15 Utah 10-2 750
16 Virginia 10-2 613
17 USC 9-3 505
18 Michigan 9-3 427
19 James Madison 11-1 356
20 North Texas 11-1 345
21 Tulane 10-2 300
22 Arizona 9-3 223
23 Georgia Tech 9-3 170
24 Tennessee 8-4 135
25 Navy 9-2 107
Others receiving votes: Iowa 85, Houston 73, Missouri 52, SMU 28, Washington 18, UNLV 17, Pittsburgh 15, South Florida 12, Illinois 9, Louisville 6, UConn 6, TCU 5, Penn State 5, Old Dominion 2, New Mexico 2, Arizona State 2, San Diego State 1
Dropped from rankings: Pittsburgh 24, SMU 25

7 Ole Miss @ Mississippi State 12:00 PM ABC
13 Utah @ Kansas 12:00 PM ESPN
Iowa @ Nebraska 12:00 PM CBS
Air Force @ Colorado State 3:00 PM FS1
4 Georgia @ 23 Georgia Tech 3:30 PM ABC
San Diego State @ New Mexico 3:30 PM CBSSN
Temple @ North Texas 3:30 PM ESPN
Boise State @ Utah State 4:00 PM CBS
2 Indiana @ Purdue 7:30 PM NBC
3 Texas A&M @ 16 Texas 7:30 PM ABC
25 Arizona @ 20 Arizona State 9:00 PM FOX
1 Ohio State @ 15 Michigan 12:00 PM FOX
5 Texas Tech @ West Virginia 12:00 PM ESPN
12 Miami @ 22 Pittsburgh 12:00 PM ABC
Kentucky @ Louisville 12:00 PM ACC Network
Clemson @ South Carolina 12:00 PM SEC Network
Houston @ Baylor 12:00 PM TNT
Colorado @ Kansas State 12:00 PM FS1
Iowa State @ Oklahoma State 12:00 PM ESPNU
East Carolina @ Florida Atlantic 12:00 PM ESPN+
Toledo @ Central Michigan 12:00 PM ESPN+
Ball State @ Miami (OH) 12:00 PM CBSSN
UCF @ 11 BYU 1:00 PM ESPN2
UTEP @ Delaware 1:00 PM ESPN+
Florida Inter @ Sam Houston 1:00 PM ESPN+
Georgia Southern @ Marshall 1:30 PM ESPN+
W Kentucky @ Jacksonville St 2:00 PM ESPN+
Louisiana Tech @ Missouri St 2:00 PM ESPN+
Georgia State @ Old Dominion 2:00 PM ESPN+
Arkansas State @ App State 2:30 PM ESPN+
Boston College @ Syracuse 3:00 PM The CW Network
Middle Tenn @ New Mexico St 3:00 PM ESPN+
UL Monroe @ Louisiana 3:00 PM ESPN+
South Alabama @ Texas State 3:00 PM ESPN+
UAB @ Tulsa 3:00 PM ESPN+
6 Oregon @ Washington 3:30 PM CBS
LSU @ 8 Oklahoma 3:30 PM ABC
14 Vanderbilt @ 19 Tennessee 3:30 PM ESPN
Missouri @ Arkansas 3:30 PM SEC Network
Wisconsin @ Minnesota 3:30 PM FS1
Penn State @ Rutgers 3:30 PM BTN
Wake Forest @ Duke 3:30 PM ACC Network
Cincinnati @ TCU 3:30 PM FOX
Kennesaw State @ Liberty 3:30 PM CBSSN
Troy @ Southern Miss 3:30 PM ESPN+
Army @ UTSA 3:30 PM ESPN+
James Madison @ Coastal Carolina 3:45 PM ESPNU
Florida State @ Florida 4:30 PM ESPN2
Oregon State @ Washington St 6:30 PM The CW Network
Virginia Tech @ 18 Virginia 7:00 PM ESPN
Maryland @ Michigan State 7:00 PM FS1
Rice @ South Florida 7:00 PM ESPN+
10 Alabama @ Auburn 7:30 PM ABC
UCLA @ 17 USC 7:30 PM NBC
Charlotte @ 24 Tulane 7:30 PM ESPNU
Northwestern @ Illinois 7:30 PM FOX
North Carolina @ NC State 7:30 PM ACC Network
21 SMU @ California 8:00 PM ESPN2
UNLV @ Nevada 9:00 PM CBSSN
9 Notre Dame @ Stanford 10:30 PM ESPN
Fresno State @ San José St 10:30 PM FS1

Nov. 25, 2025
Frank Coyle/ Pro scout
Here is the current first-round draft order following the 49ers win Monday night.
Tie breakers are broken first by strength of schedule.
Team W-L record
1 Tennessee 1-10
2 NY Giants 2-10
3 NY Jets 2-9
4 Las Vegas 2-9
5 New Orleans 2-9
6 Cleveland 3-8
7 Washington 3-8
8 Arizona 3-8
9 Cincinnati 3-8
10 LA Rams (Atlanta) 4-7
11 Miami 4-7
12 Minnesota 4-7
13 Dallas 5-5-1
14 Carolina 6-6
15 Pittsburgh 6-5
16 Kansas City 6-5
17 Houston 6-5
18 Detroit 7-4
Playoff Teams (19-32) as of Nov. 25th
19 Baltimore 6-5
20 Tampa Bay 6-5
21 LA Chargers 7-4
22 Buffalo 7-4
23 Cleveland (Jacksonville) 7-4
24 San Francisco 8-4
25 Dallas (Green Bay) 7-3-1
26 Chicago 8-3
27 NY Jets (Indianapolis) 8-3
28 Seattle 8-3
29 Philadelphia 8-3
30 Denver 9-2
31 LA Rams 9-2
32 New England 10-2
All ties in record are broken by current strength of schedule.
Atlanta, Green Bay, Jacksonville and Indianapolis all currently do not have 1st-round selections from prior deals.
March 11, 2026
The 2026 League Year and Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts

Players of the Week
Offense – RB Joe Jackson – Kansas State
Defense – LB Bryce Boettcher – Oregon
Games of the Week – Nov. 28-29
Friday
#4 Georgia (10-1) at #16 Georgia Tech (9-2)
#3 Texas A&M (11-0) at #19 Texas (8-3)
Saturday
#1 Ohio State (11-0) at #17 Michigan (9-2)
#5 Oregon (10-1) at Washington (8-3)
Frank Coyle & Scouting staff
Rank/ Team/ Record
1 Ohio State 11-0
2 Indiana 11-0
3 Texas A&M 11-0
4 Georgia 10-1
5 Oregon 10-1
6 Ole Miss 10-1
7 Texas Tech 11-1
8 Notre Dame 9-2
9 Oklahoma 9-2
10 BYU 10-1
11 Alabama 9-2
12 Vanderbilt 9-2
13 Virginia 9-2
14 Miami 9-2
15 Utah 9-2
16 Georgia Tech 9-2
17 Michigan 9-2
18 Southern Cal 8-3
19 Texas 8-3
20 Tennessee 8-3
21 James Madison 10-1
22 North Texas 10-1
23 Tulane 9-2
24 Pittsburgh 8-3
25 SMU 8-3
Rank/ Team / Record / Points
1 Ohio State (61) 11-0 1573
2 Indiana 11-0 1495
3 Texas A&M (2) 11-0 1461
4 Georgia 10-1 1378
5 Oregon 10-1 1291
6 Ole Miss 10-1 1262
7 Texas Tech 10-1 1211
8 Oklahoma 9-2 1108
9 Notre Dame 9-2 1073
10 Alabama 9-2 1002
11 BYU 10-1 943
12 Vanderbilt 9-2 828
13 Miami 9-2 781
14 Utah 9-2 774
15 Michigan 9-2 683
16 Texas 8-3 615
17 Virginia 9-2 532
18 Tennessee 8-3 499
19 Georgia Tech 9-2 344
20 USC 8-3 313
21 James Madison 10-1 262
22 North Texas 10-1 251
23 Tulane 9-2 186
24 Pittsburgh 8-3 158
25 SMU 8-3 109
Others receiving votes: Arizona State 86, Navy 58, Washington 39, Iowa 32, Missouri 32, Arizona 30, San Diego State 29, Houston 22, Illinois 4, Penn State 4, UConn 4, UNLV 2, South Florida 1
Dropped from rankings: Missouri 21, Houston 24
Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff etc awards annually for 34 years.

Frank Coyle / Head scout
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Teams of the Week
Broncos Edge Chiefs – 22-19
Rams Beat Seahawks – 21-19
Eagles Stone Lions – 16-9
Players of the Week
Offense – QB Josh Allen – Bills
Defense – CB Ja’Quan McMillian – Broncos
Rookies of the Week
Offense – WR Tet McMillian – Panthers
Defense – LB Carson Schwesinger – Browns
Games of Week 12
Thursday
8:15 pm – Bills (7-3) at Texans (5-5)
Sunday
1:00 pm – Colts (8-2) at Chiefs (5-5)
1:00 pm – Steelers (6-4) at Bears (7-3)
4:25 pm – Eagles (8-2) at Cowboys (4-5-1)
8:15 pm – Bucs (6-4) at Rams (8-2)
Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll
Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 8-2 Rams
The Rams beat the Seahawks in a major NFC West matchup. Host the Bucs in another major NFC battle for divisional leadership. Rams are sound in every area of play.
#2 – 9-2 Patriots
The Patriots beat the Jets to retain AFC East leadership. Travel to Cincinnati looking to maintain slim divisional lead.
#3 – 8-2 Eagles
The Eagles defense came up big vs the Lions on Sunday night and stymied their high-powered offense especially on 4th down. Travel to Big D looking to end the Cowboys slim postseason hopes.
#4 – 9-2 Broncos
The Broncos edged the Chiefs for their 8th straight victory. Get their bye week to rest for a stretch run to win the AFC West title.
#5 – 8-2 Colts
The Colts come off their bye week and travel to KC to face the desperate Chiefs in a key AFC matchup. Colts face big games thru the second half in a drive for divisional title.
#6 – 7-3 Seahawks
The Seahawks came up short vs the Rams with QB Sam Darnold throwing four picks. Travel to Nashville to face the struggling Titans.
#7 – 6-4 Lions
The Lions lost to the Eagles behind reckless game management by HC Dan Campbell. Look to get it right vs the Giants at home this Sunday.
#8– 7-3 Bills
The Bills Josh Allen was outstanding vs the Bucs both throwing and running. Prepare for Thursday night game in Houston with major AFC playoff ramifications.
#9– 6-4 Bucs
The Bucs lost to the Bills last week. No time to recover. Travel to LA to face the hot Rams in a huge NFC contest with home field in the postseason at stake.
#10 – 7-4 Chargers
The Chargers were bombed by the Jaguars last week in another disappointing matchup vs playoff contenders. Get their bye week to figure out their inconsistencies and extremes.
#11 – 5-5 Ravens
The Ravens edged the Browns in Cleveland to get to .500. Continue their soft schedule and host the Jets this week.
#12 – 5-5 Chiefs
The Chiefs lost to the Broncos last week in Denver. Host the Colts in a final attempt to stay alive in the competitive AFC.
#13 – 6-3-1 Packers
The Packers beat the GMen in a close game. Host the Vikings in a key contest which defines divisional standings to stay abreast in the competitive NFC North.
#14 – 7-3 Bears
The Bears edged the Vikings for a huge win to stay atop the NFC North. Host the Steelers in a major matchup for divisional leaders with playoff hopes.
#15 – 6-4 Steelers
The Steelers bashed the Bengals last week. Aaron Rodgers has a non-throwing broken wrist which may shelve him though practicing this week. Host the Bears in a very tough matchup for both clubs.
#16 – 7-4 49ers
The 49ers beat the Cardinal last week. Host the Panthers in an interesting NFC matchup with both clubs clinging to playoff hopes.
#17 – 5-5 Texans
The Texans just edged the Titans in an AFC South matchup. Host the Bills on Thursday night without CJ Stroud for his third game in a row.
#18 – 4-5-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys drilled the pathetic Raiders in last game. Get the acid test this week when they host the Eagles to see how their potent offense performs vs the tough Philly defense.
#19 – 6-4 Jaguars
The Jaguars crushed the Chargers in a key game for their playoff hopes. Travel to the desert to face the fading Cardinals in a game they must show they are contenders.
#20 – 6-5 Panthers
The Panthers edged the Falcons last week. Travel to San Fran in a key NFC matchup in a must win situation for both clubs.
#21 – 4-6 Vikings
The Vikings lost to the Bears in another close loss. Travel to Titletown to face the Packers in a key NFC North matchup. Vikings face a must win situation for any postseason hopes.
#22 – 4-7 Dolphins
The Dolphins edged the Commanders for a two-game win streak. Get their bye week to bask in the sunshine.
#23 – 3-7 Falcons
The Falcons lost another close game vs the Panthers last week. Face the basement matchup with a game in New Orleans without QB Michael Pennix.
#24 – 3-8 Commanders
The Commanders lost a close game vs the revived Dolphins on Sunday morning. Get their bye week to ponder upcoming restructuring expected.
#25 – 3-8 Bengals
The Bengals lost to Pittsburgh in a must win situation. Host the Patriots looking to play the spoiler role.
#26 – 2-9 Giants
The Giants lost to the Packers in another competitive game. Without QB Jaxson Dart their offense struggled, though Jameis Winston performed well. Travel to Detroit looking to beat another playoff club.
#27 – 3-7 Cardinals
The Cardinals were blasted again this time by the 49ers last week. Host the Jaguars looking to spoil their playoff hopes.
#28 – 2-8 Browns
The Browns lost to the hot Ravens. Travel to Las Vegas in the battle of 2-8 clubs who will have an impact in the top five-ten draft choices.
#29 – 2-8 Raiders
The Raiders were bombed by the Cowboys in another pathetic offensive performance by Geno Smith. Host the Browns in the basement battle.
#30 – 2-8 Jets
The Jets loss to New England to end their modest two game winning streak. Travel to Baltimore with vet QB Tyrod Taylor getting the starting call.
#31 – 2-8 Saints
The Saints come off their bye week to get young players ready for the final stretch. Host the hated Falcons in a matchup among bottom fishers in the NFC.
#32 – 1-9 Titans
The Titans lost the Texans behind another weak offensive performance. QB Cam Ward should work on the game play not cheap shoots at the AFC leading Patriots.
Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 34 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.
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Updated – Nov. 18, 2025
Frank Coyle/ Pro scout
Here is the current first-round draft order at midseason, following the Cowboys win Monday night.
Tie breakers broken by strength of schedule.
Team W-L record
1 Tennessee 1-9
2 NY Giants 2-9
3 Cleveland 2-8
4 NY Jets 2-8
5 Las Vegas 2-8
6 New Orleans 2-8
7 Washington 3-8
8 Cincinnati 3-7
9 Arizona 3-7
10 LA Rams (Atlanta) 3-7
11 Miami 4-7
12 Minnesota 4-6
13 Dallas 4-5-1
14 Baltimore 5-5
15 Kansas City 5-5
16 Houston 5-5
17 Carolina 6-5
18 Detroit 6-4
19 Pittsburgh 6-4
20 Cleveland (Jacksonville) 6-4
21 Tampa Bay 6-4
22 LA Chargers 7-4
23 San Francisco 7-4
24 Dallas (Green Bay) 6-3-1
25 Chicago 7-3
26 Buffalo 7-3
27 Seattle 7-3
28 NY Jets (Indianapolis) 8-2
29 Philadelphia 8-2
30 LA Rams 8-2
31 New England 9-2
32 Denver 9-2
All ties in record are broken by current strength of schedule.
Atlanta, Green Bay, Jacksonville and Indianapolis all currently do not have 1st-round selections from prior deals.
March 11, 2026
The 2026 League Year and Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts

Tallahassee, FL – The Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation, Inc., the Florida-based creator and sponsor of the prestigious Biletnikoff Award, announces the semifinalists for the 2025 Biletnikoff Award. The secure and confidential electronic voting by the distinguished members of the Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee was conducted from November 10th through November 16th, and certified by a prominent CPA firm.
Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 34 years.
The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the college football season’s outstanding FBS receiver. Any player, regardless of position (wide receiver, tight end, slot or inside receiver, wing back, or running back) who catches a pass is eligible for the award. As such, the Biletnikoff Award recognizes college football’s outstanding receiver, not merely college football’s outstanding wide receiver. Tight end Kyle Pitts was a finalist in 2020 and other tight ends were semifinalists in other years. Moreover, the Biletnikoff Award is a single season, not career, award.
The Biletnikoff Award’s semifinalists, three finalists, and award recipient are selected by the highly distinguished Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of 600 prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, Biletnikoff Award winners, and other former receivers. Foundation trustees do not vote and have never voted. For a list of voters, please see BiletnikoffAward.com/voters.
Receivers are frequently added to the watch list as their season performances dictate. Actual, not potential, performance is the basis for inclusion on the Biletnikoff Award Watch List.
The Biletnikoff Award candidate eligibility and voting criteria, transparently explicit and detailed, are available for review at BiletnikoffAward.com/criteria.
in alphabetical order
Chris Bell, Louisville (WR)
Skyler Bell, UConn (WR)
Germie Bernard, Alabama (WR)
Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee (WR)
Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana (WR)
Mario Craver, Texas A&M (WR)
Makai Lemon, USC (WR)
Eric McAlister, TCU (WR)
Duce Robinson, Florida State (WR)
Elijah Sarratt, Indiana (WR)
Danny Scudero, San José State (WR)
Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State (WR)
Carnell Tate, Ohio State (WR)
Nov. 10 – 16, 2025:
Vote by the Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee to determine Semifinalists
Nov. 17, 2025:
Semi-finalists announcement
Nov. 17 – 23, 2025:
Vote to determine 3 Finalists
Nov. 25, 2025:
3 Finalists announcement
Nov. 25 – Dec. 6, 2025:
Final vote to determine Biletnikoff Award Winner
Dec. 12, 2025:
Biletnikoff Award Winner announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards
The name Biletnikoff is synonymous with the term receiver. Fred Biletnikoff, a member of the pro and college football halls of fame, was a consensus 1st-team All-America receiver at Florida State University and an All-Pro receiver for the Oakland Raiders. He caught 589 passes for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns in his 14-year Raiders career from 1965 through 1978. Fred was the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XI.