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CFP committee's second top 25 and bracket of 2026
The College Football Playoff committee released its second set of rankings for the 2026 season Tuesday and Georgia replaced Miami at the top.
The committee will release its rankings each Tuesday through the end of the regular season. The last set of rankings will be released Sunday, Dec. 6, and those will determine the final 12-team bracket.
Below, you'll find the full rankings as well as the latest bracket, including byes and first-round matchups.
12-team bracket
First-round byes
Note: Seeding is based on the CFP top 25.
No. 1 seed Georgia Bulldogs
No. 2 seed Utah Utes
No. 3 seed Alabama Crimson Tide
No. 4 seed UCLA Bruins
First-round matchups (campus sites)
