The first batch of rankings are out.

It’s that time again when the first College Football Playoff rankings are revealed. To no one’s surprise, Tuesday’s unveiling ruffled some feathers in the college football community.

A win or loss can change how a team is viewed during the College Football Playoff race, but the committee’s first rankings of the 2026 season have left plenty of people trying to make sense of its choices. One result, in particular, has come back into the conversation.

The Tennessee Vols aren't ignoring one of their big concerns in the final month of the season.

Secondary coach and Co- Defensive Coordinator Anthony Poindexter spoke to the media ahead of the matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats.

Tennessee football has won 38 of its past 41 games against Kentucky. Georgia has revenge in its favor. LSU has defense in its favor