The College Football Playoff bracket for the 2025 season has been revealed following the initial rankings released on Tuesday. Teams like Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and Alabama are currently leading the charge in the playoffs. The format of the playoff will see a straight-seeding model this year, allowing automatic bids to the top five conference champions while granting byes to the four highest-ranked teams.

As the 2025 season unfolds, projections indicate a significant representation from both the SEC and Big Ten conferences, illustrating the evolving landscape of college football as teams vie for playoff positions.

Projected CFP Bracket

Notable Absence of Group of Six Programs

Interestingly, none of the Group of Six programs made it into the first 25 teams of the rankings, but Memphis of the American Conference is currently the highest-ranked outside the Power Five and holds the 12th seed in the projected bracket. The race remains open as November progresses.

Other Conference Insights

The Big 12 has positioned itself well, with two teams ranked in the prospective playoff, including an undefeated BYU at seventh.

This marks the first glimpse into the landscape of postseason college football, reflecting a competitive season ahead.