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Brett McMurphy's college football AP Top 25 ballot after Week 13

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Mcmurphy AP Poll AFI

Not many changes on my Associated Press ballot this week as there were only a couple of ranked teams that lost.

Next week should be a different story. Here is my AP Top 25 ballot after Week 13.

1. Ohio State (11-0)
The Buckeyes rested star receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, but still routed Rutgers 42-9. Bo Jackson rushed for 110 yards. Tight end Max Klaire added 105 yards receiving on seven receptions. Next up, the Buckeyes visit Michigan. It will be the first time since 1973 that Ohio State played at Michigan undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the country.

2. Indiana (11-0)
The Hoosiers were off last week. They close the regular season Friday at Purdue.

3. Texas A&M (11-0)
The Aggies blanked Samford 48-0, setting up next week’s clash with Texas. The Aggies jumped to a 31-0 first-half lead and rolled to their 11th consecutive victory. Quarterback Marcel Reed saw limited action, attempting only 15 passes. Running back Amari Daniels had a game-high 106 yards receiving on nine receptions.

4. Georgia (10-1)
The Bulldogs blasted Charlotte 35-3 ahead of next week’s game with in-state rival Georgia Tech. Gunner Stockton completed 17 of 21 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown. Stockton and two other quarterbacks had completions to 15 different receivers as Georgia jumped to a 28-3 halftime lead and coasted.

5. Ole Miss (10-1)
The Rebels were off this week and close with Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl, which could be the final game for Coach Lane Kiffin.

6. Texas Tech (10-1)
The Red Raiders were off this week and can clinch a berth in the Big 12 title game with a win at West Virginia on Saturday.

7. Oregon (10-1)
The Ducks defeated USC 42-27 behind quarterback Dante Moore, who threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns. Noah Whittington rushed for 104 yards and one score.

8. Oklahoma (9-2)
The Sooners defeated their fifth Top 25 opponent, edging Missouri 17-6. Oklahoma was outgained by the Tigers, but pulled off the victory by forcing two Missouri turnovers. Quarterback John Mateer completed 14 of 30 for 173 yards passing and ran for 60 yards. Isaiah Sategna caught three passes for 109 yards and a touchdown.

9. Alabama (9-2)
The Crimson Tide rolled past FCS Eastern Illinois 56-0. Alabama outgained EIU by 500 yards, holding the Panthers to 34 yards. The Tide rested several starters ahead of this week’s Iron Bowl with Auburn.

10. Notre Dame (9-2)
The Irish seal-clubbed Syracuse 70-7, scoring their first three touchdowns on two Pick-6 interception returns and a blocked punt return before their offense took a snap. Notre Dame built the lead to 49-0 at the half. Running back Jeremiyah Love only had nine carries, but rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns.

11. BYU (10-1)
Result: Win 26-14 at Cincinnati

12. Utah (9-2)
Result: Win 51-47 vs. Kansas State

13. Vanderbilt (9-2)
Result: Win 45-17 vs. Kentucky

14. Miami (9-2)
Result: Win 34-17 at Virginia Tech

15. Michigan (9-2)
Result: Win 45-20 at Maryland

16. Tennessee (8-3)
Result: Win 31-11 at Florida

17. Virginia (9-2)
Result: Did not play

18. Texas (8-3)
Result: Win 52-37 vs. Arkansas

19. North Texas (10-1)
Result: Win 55-24 at Rice

20. James Madison (10-1)
Result: Win 24-20 vs. Washington State

21. Tulane (9-2)
Result: Win 37-13 at Temple

22. San Diego State (9-2)
Result: Win 25-3 vs. San Jose State

23. Pitt (8-3)
Result: Win 42-28 at Georgia Tech

24. SMU (8-3)
Result: Win 38-6 vs. Louisville

25. Georgia Tech (9-2)
Result: Lost 42-28 to Pitt