ESPN College Football Playoff initial rankings 2025

By Matt Clapp on 11/04/202508/09/2026

The ESPN studio crew debates the initial College Football Playoff rankings in 2025. Photo Credit: ESPN

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"...the question is, what is the number ... that would make Tony Romo sort of walk away without a fight?"

"Remember when I said the Kalshi deal felt slimy?"

"It's a bit tricky to handle that smell while you're trying to compete at your best."

"Our promise to you is we never miss a touchdown."

"Every single day, something comes up to show you a symptom of the disease that we’re suffering"

"I’m not leaving my job to take a job that I’m going to get fired."

"...the question is, what is the number ... that would make Tony Romo sort of walk away without a fight?"

"Remember when I said the Kalshi deal felt slimy?"