The CFP will release weekly rankings starting Nov. 4, with final selections and the 12-team playoff bracket announced Dec. 7

The College Football Playoff committee on Wednesday announced its rankings schedule and adjustments and additions to metrics used to determine its criteria.

The key returning players are quarterback Brendan Sorsby and defensive tackle Dontay Corleone. Brendan Sorsby threw for 2,813 yards, completed 18 touchdowns, and had seven interceptions last season. Additionally, he contributed 447 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground.

Jokes aside, the college football crew is excited to bring you a weekly Top 25 throughout the 2025 season. Our familiar cast of characters—David Kenyon, Adam Kramer, Joel Reuter and Brad Shepard—each submitted a ballot. A first-place vote was worth 25 points, 24 for second place and so on.

The No. 7 Oregon Ducks are in the middle of more predictions prior to their 2025 campaign, with multiple college football pundits releasing their College Football Playoff ranking predictions. One analyst has Oregon missing the CFP entirely.

Franklin has faced challenges in high-stakes games throughout his coaching career for the Nittany Lions. He is 6-6 in bowl games and has a 1-1 record in Big Ten title games. He is 16-28 against teams ranked in the top 25, which includes a 4-20 record against top 10 teams.