The College Football Playoff committee will release its second set of rankings for the 2026 season tonight, between 9 and 9:30 p.m. ET, during the Champions Classic basketball doubleheader in Chicago. The announcement comes after Miami suffered its first loss of the season against Notre Dame, a result expected to shake up the top of the rankings.
The CFP’s expanded 24-team format, unveiled just yesterday, has drawn attention, but the current 12-team structure remains the focus tonight. The rankings reveal is scheduled during the break between the opening game of Michigan State versus Duke and the tipoff between No. 1 Kansas and Kentucky. The timing could shift depending on how long the first game runs.
Miami’s defeat at Notre Dame is likely to cost the Hurricanes their No. 1 spot, while the Fighting Irish are expected to climb from their initial No. 11 position into a secure place in the field after their signature victory. Other teams such as UCLA, Indiana, Alabama, and BYU are also anticipated to move following their Week 10 performances.
The rankings release will air on ESPN, the official CFP broadcast partner, and will also stream via the ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers. This second ranking session is shorter than the debut release, reflecting the packed schedule of the Champions Classic event in Chicago.
The CFP committee will unveil further rankings on November 17, 24, and December 1, with Selection Sunday set for December 6. Each release will adjust the top 25 as the season advances toward the postseason.
Tonight’s reveal will provide the latest assessment of the playoff landscape as teams jockey for position and respond to recent results. The shift at the top after Miami’s loss highlights how quickly fortunes can change in college football’s postseason race.
According to Yahoo Sports.
