What to expect ahead of first CFP Rankings release in 2026: Metrics, selection committee and more

• 4 min read Getty Images The only set of talking points that matter this season make their debut Tuesday night. Let the banter commence when the College Football Playoff Selection Committee reveals its first top 25 rankings spectacularly, giving us an early look at teams in the national championship conversation and where they’re slotted ahead of a captivating regular season’s final weeks. Which metrics carry the most weight? Does strength of schedule and quality wins trump overall record? Committee chair Hunter Yurachek will do what he can to provide the best explanation on why teams are ranked where they…