The first College Football Playoff ranking for the 2026 season has been released, marking the start of the postseason selection process.
The ranking comes as teams like LSU and Auburn continue their regular-season campaigns. A photo from the LSU vs. Auburn game on October 24, 2026, at Jordan-Hare Stadium shows LSU head coach Lane Kiffin and player Husan Longstreet (#8) in action.
The announcement was published on November 4, 2026.
