College football rankings: Pitt back into Top 25, while top 5 teams remain the same

November 25, 2025 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 09:07 PM College

Ohio State remains No. 1 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Associated Press

The College Football Playoff rankings placed the spotlight on, where else this year, “6-7" — flip-flopping Oregon and Ole Miss in those spots while keeping their top five teams the same in Tuesday night’s reveal.

Oregon's impressive victory over Southern California in one of last week's few games between ranked teams accounted for the biggest change, moving the Ducks ahead of Mississippi, which didn't play.

The other meaningful shift was Miami's move to No. 12, in a switch with Utah after the Utes gave up 472 yards rushing in a tight win over Kansas State.

Pitt's return to the rankings — at No. 22 — after falling out for a week impacts the meaning of its key Atlantic Coast Conference game this week against the Hurricanes, who need a win and some help to make the conference title game but still have hopes of making the playoff bracket as an at-large.

There are two more rankings to be revealed, ending Dec. 7 when the rankings will set the bracket for the 12-team playoff to start Dec. 19.

“Miami is a team that really appears they're trying to look like the Miami team that started 5-0,” said Hunter Yurachek, the chair of the selection committee.

Following the Buckeyes for the fourth time in four rankings were fellow undefeated teams Indiana and Texas A&M. Georgia stayed at No. 4, followed by Texas Tech. After Oregon and Mississippi came Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Alabama and BYU.

Ohio State and Indiana will play in what should be a 1 vs. 2 Big Ten title game if both win rivalry games on the road over Thanksgiving weekend. Ohio State's task is more difficult — against Michigan, which moved up three spots to No. 15. Indiana plays Purdue.

No. 10 Alabama plays at Auburn with a spot in the Southeastern Conference title game on the line. The Tide's opponent would be Texas A&M if the Aggies win at No. 16 Texas.

College Football Playoff Top 25

1. Ohio State 11-0

2. Indiana 11-0

3. Texas A&M 11-0

4. Georgia 10-1

5. Texas Tech 10-1

6. Oregon 10-1

7. Mississippi 10-1

8. Oklahoma 9-2

9. Notre Dame 9-2

10. Alabama 9-2

11. BYU 10-1