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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-04 04:00 CST
updated: 2026-11-04 04:00 CST
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# University of Houston ranks 17th in first CFP rankings

The University of Houston is ranked 17th in the first 2026 College Football Playoff rankings, the Houston Press reported. Three Texas schools are included.

Section: [Sports](/houston/section/life.md) · Entities: [University of Houston](/houston/wiki/university-of-houston.md), [College Football Playoff](/houston/wiki/college-football-playoff.md)

## Coverage

- [Houston Press](https://www.houstonpress.com/news/2026-college-football-playoff-rankings-include-3-texas-schools/), 2026-11-04 04:00 CST: 2026 College Football Playoff Rankings Include 3 Texas Schools

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