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College Football Top 25 Rankings After Week 13: Key Movements and Playoff Implications
The college football landscape saw significant shifts in the top 25 rankings following Week 13, with several key matchups and upsets influencing the standings. Here are the highlights from the latest rankings.
At the top, Oregon remains undefeated and holds the number one spot in both the Coaches Poll and the predicted College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings. Ohio State solidified its second position after a dominant win over previously undefeated Indiana, handing the Hoosiers their first loss of the season with a 38-15 victory.
Texas moved up the ranks, securing the third spot after defeating Kentucky. The Longhorns are in a strong position to reach the SEC Championship game and potentially the playoff if they win against Texas A&M next week.
Penn State narrowly escaped an upset against Minnesota, maintaining their 10-1 record and fourth position in the rankings. Notre Dame jumped to fifth after a convincing win over Army, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Georgia, after a win over UMass, moved up to seventh in the predicted CFP rankings, while Tennessee re-entered the playoff picture with a shutout victory over UTEP. Indiana, despite their loss to Ohio State, remains in the top 10 with a single loss.
Miami (FL) bounced back from a previous loss with a win over Wake Forest, moving them up in the rankings. SMU, in its first year in the Power Four, clinched a spot in the ACC Championship Game and is now in contention for a playoff spot.
Other notable movements include Clemson‘s rise after a win over The Citadel, and Alabama‘s drop following a surprising loss to Oklahoma. BYU and Ole Miss also fell out of the playoff picture after back-to-back losses and a loss to Florida, respectively.
The final week of the regular season will be crucial, with several teams vying for conference championships and playoff spots. The next CFP rankings will be released on November 26, providing further clarity on the playoff picture.
