College Football Playoff live rankings: Updated 12-team bracket revealed in first CFP poll of 2026

The College Football Playoff committee has released its first official rankings of the 2026 season, offering the initial look at how the 12-team bracket could take shape. This marks the first CFP poll of the year, with the committee revealing early indications of which teams are in contention for the expanded playoff field. The rankings reveal is being followed live as teams learn their preliminary standings in the 2026 CFP picture.