Rankings
College Football Playoff in College Football
CFP
In college football, College Football Playoff means: The postseason system used to determine the FBS national champion. It is used to describe rankings context in college football.
Definition
The postseason system used to determine the FBS national champion.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFB Track uses glossary definitions like College Football Playoff to make stat pages, rankings, schedules, and player research easier to read without leaving the site context.
Related Glossary Terms
CFP Selection CommitteeThe committee responsible for ranking teams and selecting the College Football Playoff field.CFP RankingsRankings released by the College Football Playoff selection committee.National ChampionshipThe final game or recognized title used to determine the season's champion.AP PollA media poll ranking college football teams.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.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24