What time is the AP poll released today?

When Is the AP Poll Released Today?

If you're waiting to see how the latest college football rankings shake out, you're not alone. The AP Top 25 poll is typically released every Sunday at 2 p.m. Eastern Time during the season. This consistent schedule gives fans a weekly dose of clarity on which teams are rising, falling, or holding strong in the national conversation.

However, there’s an important caveat: if ranked teams are still playing their games past that time, the poll release may be delayed. The AP waits until all relevant results are in to ensure accuracy. So while 2 p.m. ET is the standard, it’s not set in stone—especially on weekends with marquee matchups or late games.

This timing usually applies from early September through early January, covering the regular season and extending into the College Football Playoff era. Week 1 often drops in late August, and the final poll of the season comes out after the national championship game.

Fans looking for real-time updates should keep an eye on the Associated Press website or trusted sports news outlets, as the poll is often published online just after it’s officially released. Social media accounts for the AP and major sports networks also share the rankings quickly once available.

So if today’s Sunday and all ranked teams have wrapped up their games, expect the new poll around 2 p.m. ET. If not, be patient—quality takes a little extra time. College football is as much about drama as it is about rankings, and the AP respects that rhythm.