The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season were released on November 4, highlighting the top contenders for the national championship. The rankings, part of the regular "Mountaintop View" column, also noted a win for the Wyoming Cowboys.
The announcement comes as the playoff picture begins to take shape ahead of the postseason. A file photo from December 29, 2022, shows the College Football Playoff trophy on display at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta during media day for the Peach Bowl.
