College Football Playoff Rankings: Miami (FL) opens at No. 1 over Georgia as SEC dominates top 25

The initial College Football Playoff rankings for the 2026 season have been released, with Miami (FL) debuting at No. 1 and Georgia close behind. The SEC conference dominates the top 25 of the rankings, reflecting the conference's strength heading into the final month of the season. These rankings will play a key role in determining the College Football Playoff field as the season concludes.