The final AP Top 25 poll before conference championship week has landed, and there’s one major shake-up in the top five that’s got everyone talking: Texas A&M is out, and Texas Tech is in.
Let’s start with the Aggies. Texas A&M had been a fixture in the No. 3 spot since Week 9, but a 27-17 loss to in-state rival Texas in Week 14 sent them tumbling down to No.
- That’s a tough blow this late in the season, especially with championship weekend looming.
Meanwhile, Texas climbs two spots to No. 14, adding a little extra shine to their résumé at just the right time.
The top five now reads like this: Ohio State, Indiana, Georgia, Oregon, and Texas Tech. That’s not a typo-Texas Tech is officially a top-five team heading into the Big 12 Championship Game, and they earned it.
The Red Raiders absolutely dismantled West Virginia in Morgantown, pitching a 49-0 shutout that turned heads across the country. That kind of statement win in late November?
It matters.
Ohio State reclaims the No. 1 spot after finally snapping their four-game losing streak to Michigan. The Buckeyes’ win sets up a Big Ten Championship clash with Indiana, who holds steady at No.
- The Hoosiers have been one of the most consistent teams all season, and now they’ve got a shot to prove it on the biggest stage in the conference.
Georgia slides up to No. 3 after taking care of business against Georgia Tech. The Bulldogs are locked in for an SEC Championship showdown with Alabama, who sits at No.
- That’s a matchup that never needs extra hype, but with both teams in the top 10 and a playoff spot on the line, expect fireworks.
Oregon, now at No. 4, quietly keeps climbing. The Ducks went on the road and handled Washington 26-14, a win that not only boosts their playoff hopes but also shows they can win tough games away from Autzen.
Their next stop? The College Football Playoff.
No conference title game for Oregon this year, but their body of work speaks for itself.
The SEC continues to flex its depth with eight teams in the poll. Alongside Georgia, Texas A&M, and Alabama, we’ve got Ole Miss at No.
6, Oklahoma at No. 8, and Vanderbilt sneaking in at No. 13.
That’s not even counting Mizzou, who rounds things out at No. 25.
It’s a reminder that while the top may shift, the SEC’s overall strength remains constant.
Here’s how the full AP Top 25 looks heading into championship weekend:
- Ohio State
- Indiana
- Georgia
- Oregon
- Texas Tech
- Ole Miss
- Texas A&M
- Oklahoma
- Notre Dame
- Alabama
- BYU
- Miami
- Vanderbilt
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- USC
- Michigan
- James Madison
- North Texas
- Tulane
- Arizona
- Navy
- Georgia Tech
- Mizzou
With conference titles and playoff spots on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The table is set for a wild championship weekend-and if this latest poll is any indication, we’re in for some serious drama.