The first College Football Playoff rankings were released on November 4, 2026, with the Southeastern Conference (SEC) receiving the benefit of the doubt in the initial standings.
SEC Gets Benefit of Doubt in First CFP Rankings

Chairman of the Board: Ahmed Hammam
Editor-in-Chief: Ayman Badra

The first College Football Playoff rankings were released on November 4, 2026, with the Southeastern Conference (SEC) receiving the benefit of the doubt in the initial standings.