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Rankings
CFP Rankings in College Football
College Football Playoff Rankings
In college football, CFP Rankings means: Rankings released by the College Football Playoff selection committee. These rankings matter more than media polls for playoff selection.
Definition
CFP rankings are the committee rankings used to evaluate teams for the College Football Playoff and related postseason positioning.
Why It Matters
These rankings matter more than media polls for playoff selection.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFB Track uses glossary definitions like CFP Rankings to make stat pages, rankings, schedules, and player research easier to read without leaving the site context.
Related Glossary Terms
AP PollA media poll ranking college football teams.Strength of ScheduleA measure of how difficult a team's schedule is.Strength of RecordA measure of how impressive a team's record is against its schedule.At-Large BidA playoff or postseason spot awarded to a team that did not qualify automatically.Automatic QualifierA team that receives a playoff or postseason spot by meeting a defined qualification rule, often through conference-champion status.Bad LossA loss to a weaker opponent that hurts a team's résumé.
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