Where can I watch the 2025 College Football Playoff rankings for Ohio State football?

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Where can I watch the 2025 College Football Playoff rankings for Ohio State football?

Ohio State will find out its ranking in the College Football Playoff on Nov. 4, with a rankings show airing at 8 p.m.

The Buckeyes (8-0) are coming off a 38-14 win over Penn State and its defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who held that same position at Ohio State during the Buckeyes’ 2024 national championship season.

Last year, the Buckeyes were the No. 6 seed entering the playoff, earning them a first-round game against Tennessee.

Read below for more information on how to watch the College Football Playoff rankings show on Nov. 3.

How do I watch the College Football Playoff rankings show?

TV channel: ESPNLivestream: ESPN app, Fubo (free trial)ESPN will broadcast each College Football Playoff rankings show, with the first airing at 8 p.m. Nov 4. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs (2) celebrates an interception with cornerback Lorenzo Styles Jr. (3) and safety Jaylen McClain (18) during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.

When is the College Football Playoff rankings release date? 

The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2025 season will be released on Nov. 4.

The official 12-team College Football Playoff field will be unveiled on Dec. 7.

What time are the College Football Playoff rankings? 

The first rankings of the 2025 season will be released at 8 p.m. on Nov. 4.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws a long touchdown pass to Carnell Tate during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.

Who is Ohio State football’s projected opponent in the 2025 College Football Playoff?

With its projected rank as the No. 1 team, Ohio State football would earn a first-round bye and face the winner of the No. 8 and No. 9 first-round playoff game.

According to NCAA.com, the projected No. 8 seed is Texas Tech, and the projected No. 9 seed is Oregon.

How does the College Football Playoff format work?

In the 12-team format, the five highest-ranked conference champions receive automatic bids. Following the conference champions are the next seven-highest ranked teams in the FBS.

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: CFP rankings release time, how to watch: What Ohio State fans need to know

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