College Football Playoff format for 24-team field: How rankings would look in 2026

First reported by Fox Sports at Tue 8:45 PM · 5 outlets in all

1. CBS Sports1hCollege Football Playoff format for 24-team field: How rankings would look in 2026Under the new playoff format, which debuts in 2027, eight teams receive first-round byes, with campus sites hosting the first two rounds
2. The Athletic(subscription required)2hWhat would a 24-team College Football Playoff bracket look like after Tuesday’s rankings?Looking for late-season stakes? There are 34 power-conference teams with three losses or fewer who would be squarely in the hunt next year.
3. Yahoo Sports10hCollege Football Playoff rankings: Where Big Ten teams rank in latest top 25A look at where Big Ten teams are ranked in the latest CFP Top 25 rankings.
4. Sports Illustrated10h9 SEC Teams Could Make the College Football Playoff Under Expanded FormatWho will benefit from a 24-team Playoff? The SEC of course-- and here's how it might all work.
5. Fox Sports12h2026 College Football Playoff Rankings: Georgia No. 1, Ohio State Outside Top 10The second set of College Football Playoff rankings were revealed on Tuesday, with the Georgia Bulldogs sitting at No. 1.