- Miami opened at No. 1 in the first CFP rankings (8-0), with Georgia at No. 2 and Utah at No. 3 — an early top-three to watch.
- Indiana is a surprising No. 4 (8-1) and Alabama sits at No. 5; several unbeaten teams (Miami, Utah, UCLA) make for fun “who’s legit?” debates.
- The committee also released a projected 12-team playoff bracket, giving an early peek at potential matchups and storylines.
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