Brett McMurphy's college football AP Top 25 ballot after Week 14

The top of my Associated Press ballot is nearly identical to last week – No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, but Texas A&M slid from No. 3 to No. 9 on my ballot.

The bottom half of my ballot is entirely different. Five teams dropped out of my Top 25 that were in my rankings last week. The new teams on my ballot this week are the following: Arizona, Navy, New Mexico, UNLV and USF.

My AP ballot after Week 14.

1. Ohio State (12-0)
The Buckeyes defeated Michigan 27-9, ending a four-game, 2,191-day losing streak to the Wolverines. Quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 224 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Bo Jackson rushed for a season-high 117 yards. Ohio State’s top-ranked defense held the Wolverines to 100 yards rushing on 24 carries.

2. Indiana (12-0)
The Hoosiers routed in-state rival Purdue 56-3 to complete an undefeated season. Roman Hemby rushed for 152 yards on only 12 carries. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for only 117 yards, but had two touchdown passes.

3. Georgia (11-1)
The Bulldogs outlasted Georgia Tech 16-9. Quarterback Gunner Stockton threw for only 70 yards as the Yellow Jackets held Georgia to 260 yards.

4. Texas Tech (11-1)
The Red Raiders shutout West Virginia 49-0, setting up a rematch with BYU in the Big 12 title game on Saturday. Quarterback Behren Morton threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns. All of the Red Raiders’ victories this season have been by at least 20 points. Also, Tech has scored at least 42 points in eight games this season.

5. Ole Miss (11-1)
The Rebels dominated Mississippi State 38-19 to win the Egg Bowl. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss threw for 359 yards and four touchdowns and running back Kewan Lacy rushed for 143 yards.

6. Oregon (10-1)
The Ducks won at rival Washington 26-14 behind quarterback Dante Moore, who threw for 286 yards and a touchdown. Malik Benson had five receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown.

7. Oklahoma (10-2)
Quarterback John Mateer threw for 318 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions as the Sooners held off LSU 17-13. The win likely clinches a College Football Playoff berth for Oklahoma. Wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III had nine catches for 121 yards. The Sooners defense held LSU to only 198 yards.

8. Alabama (10-2)
The Crimson Tide survived at Auburn with a wild 27-20 Iron Bowl victory. Quarterback Ty Simpson hit Isaiah Horton with the game-winning 6-yard touchdown pass with 3:50 remaining. The Crimson Tide qualified for the SEC title game despite being outgained by Auburn 411 to 280.

9. Texas A&M (11-1)
The Aggies’ undefeated season ended with a 27-17 loss at rival Texas. Quarterback Marcel Reed threw for 180 yards and two interceptions. The Longhorns were the Aggies’ first SEC opponent this year with a winning record. A&M’s other seven SEC opponents are a combined 11-41.

10. Notre Dame (10-2)
The Irish jumped to a 35-3 victory on their way to an easy victory at Stanford. Running back Jeremiyah Love left the game in the first half with an undisclosed injury, but returned after halftime.

11. BYU (11-1)
Result: Win 41-21 vs. UCF

12. Vanderbilt (10-2)
Result: Win 45-24 at Tennessee

13. Utah (10-2)
Result: Win 31-21 at Kansas

14. Miami (10-2)
Result: Win 38-7 at Pitt

15. Virginia (10-2)
Result: Win 27-7 vs. Virginia Tech

16. Texas (9-3)
Result: Win 27-17 vs. Texas A&M

17. North Texas (10-2)
Result: Win 58-25 vs. Temple

18. James Madison (11-1)
Result: Win 59-10 vs. Coastal Carolina

19. Tulane (10-2)
Result: Win 27-0 vs. Charlotte

20. Michigan (9-3)
Result: Lost 27-9 to Ohio State

21. Arizona (9-3)
Result: Win 23-7 at Arizona State

22. Navy (9-2)
Result: Win 28-17 at Memphis

23. New Mexico (9-3)
Result: Win 23-17 vs. San Diego State

24. UNLV (9-2)
Result: Win 42-17 at Nevada

25. USF (9-3)
Result: Win 52-3 vs. Rice