College Football Playoff live rankings: Updated 12-team bracket revealed in first CFP poll of 2024

College football is ever-changing. Just when we were getting used to players getting paid for their name, image and likeness, the College Football Playoff changed, too. 

The four-team system had been in place since 2012, replacing the outdated BCS format. It expanded the championship series from two teams to four teams, and fans began questioning when it would expand again. The answer ended up being 2024.

For the first time, the four-team field is increasing to 12 teams in 2024. Talks about further expansion have already begun, but an extra eight teams set the stage for a more inclusive College Football Playoff for now. 

With a big change coming this year, the very first CFP rankings are set to be released. And while there is still a month left in the season, these first rankings will give us the first look at how the CFP committee values wins and losses this year.

Follow below as The Sporting News tracks the first bracket reveal of the 12-team CFP era. 

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College Football Playoff rankings 2024

Who are the top 12 teams in first CFP bracket poll?

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First four teams out

This section will updated when the ranking reveal show starts.

Rest of the top 25

This section will updated when the ranking reveal show starts.

College Football Playoff predictions

Here are The Sporting News’ latest CFP bracket projections after Week 10, according to Bill Bender:

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How new College Football Playoff format works in 2024

The new CFP format consists of 12 teams. Automatic bids are given to the top four conference champions. The remaining eight spots will comprise at least six at-large bids and then the two highest-ranked remaining conference champs.

So, it could be seven at-large bids and then one more conference champion, or simply eight at-large bids. The CFP committee will determine the exact breakdown of the field. At the very least, this new format guarantees that at least one Group of 5 team makes the field. 

Here’s a look at how the College Football Playoff seeding will play out:

First round

• No. 1 team (bye)
• No. 2 team (bye)
• No. 3 team (bye)
• No. 4 team (bye)
• No. 12 team at No. 5 team
• No. 11 team at No. 6 team
• No. 10 team at No. 7 team
• No. 9 team at No. 8 team

Quarterfinals

• No. 1 team vs. No. 8/9 team
• No. 2 team vs. No. 7/10 team
• No. 3 team vs. No. 6/11 team
• No. 4 team vs. No. 5/12 team

MORE: Updated NCAA Top 25 polls after Week 10 of college football season

College Football Playoff rankings release schedule 2024

Starting Tuesday night, a weekly ranking reveal show will be on ESPN. The time will vary as it moves around other sporting events on the network. The schedule is listed below.