After weeks and months of anticipation, the wait is over to find out which four college football teams will compete for the sport’s biggest, most coveted prize.
On Sunday, the four teams in this year’s College Football Playoff will be revealed on a selection show that will air on ESPN.
MORE:Watch CFP selection show live with Fubo (free trial)
As it does most years, the Big Ten figure will prominently in Sunday’s proceedings. Coming off its 26-0 shutout victory against Iowa in the Big Ten championship game Saturday in Indianapolis, Michigan owns a 13-0 record and a third-consecutive conference championship, effectively guaranteeing it a spot in the playoff for the third time in as many years.
With a loss to the Wolverines in their regular-season rivalry finale, Ohio State will face an uphill climb to back into the playoff in the same way it did last season after falling against Michigan. The Buckeyes were No. 6 in last week’s rankings from the playoff selection committee and a surprising upset loss by No. 1 Georgia and struggle victory by No. 4 Florida State likely keeps the Buckeyes out of the CFP.
With the long-awaited moment finally here, here’s everything you need to know to find out who will be selected for the playoff:
When are the College Football Playoff rankings released?
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 3
- Time: Noon ET
The College Football Playoff field will be unveiled on Sunday, Dec. 3 at noon ET.
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CFP rankings release schedule 2023
Sunday’s College Football Playoff rankings will end a stretch of six-consecutive weeks in which the playoff selection committee released its top 25. The previous five sets of rankings aired on Tuesday nights.
Sunday’s rankings are being publicized following the end of conference championship weekend, when many of the nation’s top teams are taking their final steps toward the playoff.
What channel is CFP selection show on Sunday?
The College Football Playoff selection show will air on ESPN. Streaming options for the broadcast include the ESPN app and Fubo, the latter of which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
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College Football Playoff predictions for selection Sunday
Top four teams of College Football Playoff
1. Michigan (13-0, 9-0 Big Ten)
2. Washington (13-0, 9-0 Pac-12)
3. Texas (12-1, 8-1 Big 12)
4. Alabama (12-1, 8-0 SEC)
First two out:
5. Florida State (13-0, 8-0 ACC)
6. Georgia (12-1, 8-0 SEC)
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