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Predicting the first CFP Top 25 and why Florida could land higher than expected

The College Football Playoff committee is set to reveal their initial rankings for the 2026 season later tonight. The Gators are ranked in the AP Poll at No. 25, but the CFP rankings don’t always match what AP voters do.

So, trying to get into the head of the CFP committee, this is how we think the committee is going to rank teams, not necessarily how we would personally rank the top 25.

Projecting where Florida will rank in the CFP Top 25

Top Four With A Bye

- Georgia, 7–1

- Miami, 8–0

- Notre Dame, 7–1

- Indiana, 8–1

A lot of people seem to assume that Miami is going to be the automatic No.