CFP rankings release: See how the new top 25 affected the bracket

The College Football Playoff committee released its second set of rankings on Tuesday and once again Oregon was on top.

The committee will release its rankings each Tuesday through the end of the season. The final set of rankings will be released on Dec. 8, and those rankings will determine the actual 12-team bracket.

Below you'll find the latest projected bracket with byes and first-round matchups as well as the latest top 25.

12-team bracket

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About the 12-team College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams this season. Learn how it will play out, from the first round through the national championship game on Jan. 20, 2025.

First-round byes

Note: Seeding is based on the CFP top 25.

No. 1 seed Oregon Ducks

No. 2 seed Texas Longhorns

No. 3 seed BYU Cougars

No. 4 seed Miami Hurricanes

First-round matchups (on campus)

No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers
Winner plays: No. 1 Oregon

No. 12 Boise State Broncos at No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes
Winner plays: No. 4 Miami

No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions
Winner plays: No. 3 BYU

No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers
Winner plays: No. 2 Texas

Top 25

1. Oregon Ducks (10-0)
2. Ohio State Buckeyes (8-1)
3. Texas Longhorns 8-1
4. Penn State Nittany Lions (8-1)
5. Indiana Hoosiers (10-0)
6. BYU Cougars (9-0)
7. Tennessee Volunteers (8-1)
8. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-1)
9. Miami Hurricanes (9-1)
10. Alabama Crimson Tide (7-2)
11. Ole Miss Rebels (8-2)

12. Georgia Bulldogs (7-2)
13. Boise State Broncos (8-1)
14. SMU Mustangs (8-1)
15. Texas A&M Aggies (7-2)
16. Kansas State Wildcats (7-2)
17. Colorado Buffaloes (7-2)
18. Washington State Cougars (8-1)
19. Louisville Cardinals (6-3)
20. Clemson Tigers (7-2)
21. South Carolina Gamecocks (6-3)
22. LSU Tigers (6-3)
23. Missouri Tigers (7-2)
24. Army Black Knights (9-0)
25. Tulane Green Wave (8-2)