The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season are released on Tuesday night. LSU football, with its 6-2 record, is expected to be included.
The national title race appears to be wide open ahead of Week 10, making this year's playoff rankings particularly interesting. The first rankings will reveal the committee's thoughts and give the CFP contenders a starting point.
LSU's resume is interesting. When LSU wins games, they do it in blowout fashion. When the Tigers lose, it comes down to the final play. LSU's scoring margin is one of the best in the sport, but Kiffin and Co. lack a signature win. All things considered, LSU should be ranked around No. 15 tonight.
Stream the CFP rankings reveal
Here's how to watch the first College Football
Rankings of 2026.
When do the first CFP rankings come out?
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 3
- Time: 6 p.m. CT
What channel are the CFP rankings on?
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Livestream: ESPN app (TV login required), Fubo (free trial)
Tuesday night's ranking show will be broadcast on ESPN. Streaming options include the ESPN app with a TV login and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Stream the CFP rankings reveal
CFP rankings release schedule 2026
Here's the full College Football Playoff rankings release schedule for the 2026 season. All times are Central.
- Tuesday, Nov. 3: 6-7 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 10: 8-8:30 p.m. (during the Champions Classic)
- Tuesday, Nov. 17: 8-8:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 24: 6:30-7 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 1: 6-6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 6: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Selection Sunday)
Where is LSU football projected to rank?
LSU ranks No. 15 in the AP Poll. I believe LSU will find itself in a similar spot in the CFP rankings. LSU passes the eye test, but lacks a bullet-point win on the resume.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: When do the first CFP rankings come out tonight? TV channel, streaming info for reveal
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