The undefeated Ducks get the top billing in the first set of rankings on the road to college football’s new, 12-team playoff. The 13-member selection panel released its first top-25 list, with

Ohio State is at No. 2 as its only loss came at Oregon in a 32-31 thriller. It's very possible the Ducks and Buckeyes could meet again in the Big Ten championship game, but Indiana will have a say in that. The Hoosiers visit Columbus on Nov. 23 in a game that could serve as a semifinal of sorts for the conference title game.

Oregon is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the third straight week, and unanimous for the first time, following its 21-point road win against Michigan.

Oregon remains No. 1 in the rankings and undefeated on the field after a big win over Michigan Saturday in Ann Arbor.

Oregon, Georgia, Ohio State, Miami and Texas top AP Top 25 ahead of first CFP rankings, unbeaten Indiana into top 10

Despite suffering a loss in Week 7 to the Oregon Ducks, the Ohio State Buckeyes are amongst the top teams in the first CFP rankings.

Unbeaten Oregon is the No. 1 team in the first rankings released by the College Football Playoff selection committee Tuesday. The Ducks were followed by Ohio State, Georgia, Miami and Texas in the top five.

Oregon running back Jordan James (20) runs with the ball and is chased by Michigan linebacker Ernest Hausmann (15) and defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Oregon defeated Michigan 38-17. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Undefeated Oregon got top billing in the first set of rankings on the road to college football's new, 12-team playoff