AP Poll Top 25: College Football Rankings see shake up after Week 13

The latest AP Poll Top 25 rankings are here following Week 13 of the college football season, so prepare to debate! Based on the results from the weekend, teams are surely going to jump, fall and well, maybe stand pat!

There was nothing too groundbreaking in Week 13, but the regular season finale sets up for plenty of drama. AP Poll and CFP rankings are sure to be turned upside down!

So let’s dive into the latest AP Poll rankings following Week 12. We’ll start with the top of the list.

1. Ohio State

Ohio State ran by Rutgers 42-9 and is now 11-0 on the season. They top the AP Poll once again and now get to square off with Michigan in a massive edition of The Game.

Julian Sayin had a quick day, throwing for 157 yards and two touchdowns. Bo Jackson had 110 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

2. Indiana

It was another weekend where Indiana didn’t lose! Well, the Hoosiers had a bye week so it was impossible but they are No. 2 in the AP Poll!

Curt Cignetti and crew just need to beat Purdue to clinch their ticket to the Big Ten Championship and the College Football Playoff. This team is back for more in 2025 and ready to make a run.

3. Texas A&M

Marcel Reed had a quick day in a 48-0 win for Texas A&M. The Aggies ran by Samford and now get set for Texas this coming weekend.

High atop the AP Poll, Texas A&M is unbeaten in large part due to Reed. He had 120 yards and three touchdowns before resting for the remainder of the game.

4. Georgia

Georgia made quick work of Charlotte, 35-3 to improve to 10-1. Gunner Stockton was just a pedestrian 17-of-21 for 196 yards and an interception.

Still, this is a top five team in the AP Poll and Nate Frazier and Bo Walker combined for five touchdowns as Georgia cruised. Next up is Georgia Tech.

5. Oregon (+1)

Oregon had a hard earned win over USC to get to 10-1 on the season and put them on the precipice of another College Football Playoff appearance. The Ducks are firmly in the top 10 of the AP Poll as well for another week.

QB Dante Moore had 257 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the win. Noah Whittington was a stud, running for 104 yards and a score.

6. Ole Miss (-1)

Ole Miss was all smiles this weekend because they had a week off and stayed high up in the AP Poll. But Lane Kiffin’s impending decision overshadows any good fortune right now.

At first it was cute, because there were no indications that he was going to leave. Now LSU and Florida’s reported offers are in and Kiffin and Ole Miss have to have long conversations. We’ll now after the Egg Bowl, but Rebel fans are walking on eggshells, pun fully intended.

7. Texas Tech (-1)

Texas Tech was another AP Poll top 10 team that was off this week. But at 10-1, the Red Raiders just need a win to get to the Big 12 Championship and get that much closer to the College Football Playoff.

The NIL investment in this program has paid off big time. The ultimate goal right now is a conference title and then trying to make a run in the CFP.

8. Oklahoma

Oklahoma was all smiles again as they beat Missouri 17-6. It wasn’t the prettiest game, but the Sooners are now 9-2 with a win over Alabama, so the AP Poll top 10 ranking is earned and the CFP resume is boosted.

If they get that 10th win, coupled with Alabama winning, it’ll only make Oklahoma look better. Brent Venables and crew are actually in a good spot going into the final week.

9. Notre Dame

Notre Dame blasted Syracuse 70-7, so yes, they stayed in the top 10 of the AP Poll. Now 9-2 after nine straight wins, the Fighting Irish need one more will to be a near lock for the CFP.

By the way, Jeremiyah Love made another argument for the Heisman Trophy. He had eight carries for 171 yards and three touchdowns.

10. Alabama

The previously mentioned Alabama just made it in the top 10 of the AP Poll this week, getting a bounceback win over Eastern Illinois. It was a nice balanced attack for the Crimson Tide.

As long as they beat Auburn in the Iron Bowl, they’ll go to the SEC Championship Game. If they’re there, Alabama is almost assuredly in the CFP.

AP Poll Top 25 updated after Week 13

11. BYU
12. Vanderbilt
13. Miami (+1)
14. Utah (-1)
15. Michigan (+3)
16. Texas (+1)
17. Virginia (+2)
18. Tennessee (+2)
19. USC (-3)
20. James Madison (+1)
21. North Texas (+1)
22. Tulane (+2)
23. Georgia Tech (-8)
24. Pittsburgh (NR)
25. SMU (NR)

Others receiving votes in AP Poll: Arizona St. 77, Navy 44, Missouri 23, Arizona 20, San Diego St. 19, Washington 16, Iowa 10, UNLV 7, South Florida 4, UConn 3, Wake Forest 2, Illinois 1.