Brett McMurphy's college football AP Top 25 ballot after Week 11

Indiana remained No. 1 on my Associated Press ballot by the narrowest of margins, like its last-second win at Penn State. Ohio State remains at No. 2, followed by Texas A&M, Alabama and Georgia.

Seven teams on this week’s Top 25 ballot didn’t play this week, so there wasn’t much difference from last week’s ballot. USF did re-enter my rankings after defeating UTSA and is now the favorite to earn the Group of 5’s College Football Playoff berth.

My Top 25 ballot after Week 11:

1. Indiana (10-0)

The Hoosiers pulled off a remarkable 27-24 comeback win at Penn State. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza only threw for 218 yards passing, but hit wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. for the game-winning 7-yard touchdown with 36 seconds remaining.

2. Ohio State (9-0)

The Buckeyes started slow, but eventually overwhelmed Purdue 34-10. Quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 303 yards. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had 137 yards receiving on a season-high 10 receptions, including a 35-yard touchdown from Sayin.

3. Texas A&M (9-0)

The Aggies remained the SEC’s only unbeaten team with a 38-17 win at Missouri. It’s Texas A&M’s best start since 1992. Quarterback Marcel Reed had 221 yards passing and two touchdowns. Rueben Owens II rushed for 102 yards and two scores.

4. Alabama (8-1)

The Crimson Tide won a 20-9 slugfest with LSU, holding the Tigers without a touchdown for the first time this season. Quarterback Ty Simpson threw for 277 yards and a touchdown.

5. Georgia (8-1)

The Bulldogs throttled Mississippi State 41-21 behind quarterback Gunner Stockton, who threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns. Nate Frazier had 181 yards rushing on only 12 carries, including a 59-yard touchdown.

6. Ole Miss (9-1)

Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss completed 29 of 33 and threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns as the Rebels blanked The Citadel 49-0. Ole Miss, which took a 35-0 halftime lead, rolled up 603 yards, compared to only 106 by the Bulldogs.

7. Texas Tech (8-1)

The Red Raiders knocked off unbeaten BYU 29-7 to strengthen their College Football Playoff hopes. Running back Cameron Dickey rushed for 121 yards on 23 carries and quarterback Behren Morton threw for 219 yards and a touchdown.

8. Oregon (7-1)

The Ducks barely escaped Iowa with an 18-16 victory. Atticus Sappington hit the 39-yard game-winning field goal with three seconds remaining. Running back Noah Whittington (118 yards rushing) carried the offense as quarterback Dante Moore was held to 112 yards passing.

9. Notre Dame (7-2)

The Irish won their seventh consecutive game, pulling away from Navy 49-10. Quarterback CJ Carr threw for 218 yards and three touchdowns. Jeremiyah Love had 94 yards rushing and two touchdowns, including a spectacular 48-yard score.

10. BYU (8-1)

The Cougars lost at Texas Tech 29-7. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for 188 yards and the Cougars’ only touchdown. Running back LJ Martin was held to 35 yards rushing. BYU was outgained by Texas Tech, 368 to 255.

11. Utah (7-2)
Result: Did not play

12. Texas (7-2)
Result: Did not play

13. Oklahoma (7-2)
Result: Did not play

14. Vanderbilt (8-2)
Result: Win 45-38 in OT vs. Auburn

15. Miami (7-2)
Result: Result 38-10 vs. Syracuse

16. Georgia Tech (8-1)
Result: Did not play

17. Michigan (7-2)
Result: Did not play

18. USC (7-2)
Result: Win 38-17 vs. Northwestern

19. Cincinnati (7-2)
Result: Did not play

20. Pitt (7-2)
Result: Did not play

21. USF (7-2)
Result: Win 55-23 vs. UTSA

22. Missouri (6-3)
Result: Lost 38-17 vs. Texas A&M

23. Tennessee (6-3)
Result: Did not play

24. Virginia (8-2)
Result: Lost 16-9 to Wake Forest 

25. Louisville (6-2)
Result: Lost 29-26 in OT to Cal