The College Football Playoff (CFP) has finalized broadcast plans for its 2025-26 12-team playoff opening round, with games set to air on multiple networks across two days.

However, another thing that may leave fans a bit testy is the lack of Kirk Herbstreit on ESPN's "College Football Playoff: Top 25." It marks the second straight season that the former Ohio State quarterback and beloved "College GameDay" analyst has not been a part of the show, but it's for a simple reason.

Each CFP rankings show will air on ESPN. Streaming options include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. The first 2025 CFP rankings will be released Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. CT. The four subsequent top 25 rankings will be released every Tuesday through Dec. 2.

Where is College GameDay this week? ESPN and College GameDay hit the road again this weekend, planting their flag in Big 12 country in anticipation of the big s

The 2025 College football Playoff will open Dec. 19 and include a Dec. 20 triple-header, the College Football Playoff, ESPN and TNT Sports announced Tuesday.

Rece Davis has been busy promoting ESPN College GameDay. The host of the popular college football pre-game show has been busy teasing several future locations that he and his crew may be appearing

The first College Football Playoff top 25 rankings were revealed on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Catch up here with the full rankings, CFP bracket: