📣 Attention, college football fans! The first College Football Playoff rankings for the 2025-2026 season are out, and it's a tight race! Ohio State, the undefeated number one team, leads the pack, with Indiana hot on their heels at number two. The Big Ten has one more team in the top twelve, Oregon at number nine.The SEC is showing its power with six teams in the top twelve, including Texas A&M at number three, Alabama at four, Georgia at five, and Ole Miss at six. Texas and Oklahoma also made the cut at eleven and twelve, respectively. The SEC has a lot to play for, as they could see multiple teams in the playoffs.The ACC is struggling, with no teams in the top twelve after a series of tough matchups. Virginia is their highest-ranked team at number fourteen. It's likely that only one ACC team will secure a playoff spot this season.The Big Twelve has two teams in the top twelve: Brigham Young University at number seven and Texas Tech at number eight. These two teams are set to face off this Saturday in Lubbock, with the loser potentially dropping out of the top twelve. This could pave the way for a Group of Six representative.Notre Dame has climbed steadily to claim the number ten spot, while Michigan, despite being ranked twenty-first, remains a contender for an at-large playoff berth due to their upcoming final game against top-ranked Ohio State. Stay tuned for more thrilling college football action!

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