College Football Playoff Rankings Update After Week 12

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The College Football Playoff rankings have been updated after Week 12 of the 2025 season, setting the stage for crucial matchups moving forward. Notably, No. 7 Oregon will host No. 15 USC in a key Big Ten game this Saturday.

The latest rankings have Ohio State at the top with an unblemished record of 10-0, followed by Indiana, Texas A&M, Georgia, and Texas Tech. The complete top 10 is rounded out by Ole Miss, Oregon, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and Alabama.

Noteworthy performances last week included a comeback from Texas A&M, which clawed back from a 30-3 halftime deficit against South Carolina to win 31-30. Quarterback Marcel Reed led his team with three touchdown passes in the second half, marking a monumental victory for the Aggies.

In other action, No. 18 Michigan secured a narrow 24-22 victory over Northwestern with a last-second field goal, while No. 10 Texas fell to No. 5 Georgia, complicating their playoff aspirations. Additionally, Notre Dame triumphed over Pitt, strengthening their playoff chances.

This week will feature significant contests, including the potential playoff implications of No. 4 Alabama facing No. 11 Oklahoma and No. 10 Texas against defending champions Georgia.

The playoff selection committee will be closely monitoring these matchups as teams vie for the coveted playoff spots heading into the final weeks of the season.