Coaches Poll Top 25: College Football Rankings released after wild Week 12

The latest Coaches Poll Top 25 rankings were released following a wild Week 12 of college football. There were upsets, close calls and blowouts!

Now that we are down to the wire, games are getting tighter and it seems like every result means more. No, it’s not just for the SEC!

So without further ado, let’s dive into the latest Coaches Poll rankings. We’ll start at the top.

1. Ohio State

Ohio State rolled its way to another victory to remain undefeated, this time, beating UCLA 48-10. The Buckeyes are 10-0 and atop the Coaches Poll for another week.

It was a well balanced offensive attack and UCLA didn’t get any offense going until the second half without Nico Iamaleava. Onto the next one!

2. Indiana

Indiana just keeps winning and didn’t let Wisconsin score back to back upsets. With that, the top of the Coaches Poll features the Hoosiers.

In the 31-7 win, Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza continued his Heisman campaign. He went 22-of-24 for 299 yards and four touchdowns as the Hoosiers improved to 11-0.

3. Texas A&M

Texas A&M stayed high up the Coaches Poll by completing an epic comeback against South Carolina, 31-30. Down 30-3 at halftime, it looked all but over in terms of a perfect season.

But, Mike Elko’s contract extension looked pretty darn good after an insane home win to get to 10-0 on the season. Marcel Reed overcame two interceptions and finished with 439 yards passing and three touchdowns.

4. Georgia (+1)

Statement made for Georgia as they stayed in the top 10 of the Coaches Poll, beating down Texas in Athens. It seemed like the Longhorns turned the corner, but Kirby Smart and crew proved why they are still in the national title conversation.

Gunner Stockton continued his Heisman push, accounting for 229 passing yards and five total touchdowns. The Bulldogs are 9-1 on the season and closing in on the CFP and trying to find their way into the SEC Championship.

5. Oregon (+1)

Oregon didn’t waste any time on Friday night, beating Minnesota 42-13. The Ducks stayed in the top 10 of the Coaches Poll and improved to 9-1 on the season.

Dante Moore had one heck of a game, going 27-of-30 for 306 yards and two touchdowns. Oregon also led 28-6 at halftime and it was pretty much over then.

6. Ole Miss (+1)

Ole Miss fought off an upset bid against Florida to stay in the top 10 of the Coaches Poll this week. Lane Kiffin and crew are now 10-1 and it’s double digit wins for the third straight year and fourth time during his tenure in Oxford.

Kewan Lacy was an absolute beast in this one, willing his team to victory, especially after some big defensive stops. He had 224 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.

7. Texas Tech (+1)

Texas Tech improved to 10-1 on the year with two weeks to go in the regular season as they trounced UCF. That’s good for a Coaches Poll Top 10 spot!

The Big 12 Championship Game is in sight, as is the College Football Playoff. The Red Raiders will end with West Virginia in two weeks on the road.

8. Oklahoma (+2)

Oklahoma is back in the top 10 of the Coaches Poll as they knocked off Alabama on the road. It was a signature win in a down season last year, but the Sooners beefed up their CFP resume in a big way.

Eli Bowen had a pick six in the first half and the Sooners kicked three field goals, courtesy of Tate Sandell. John Mateer didn’t have the best day passing, but he scored one touchdown on the ground for arguably the biggest win of the year.

9. Notre Dame

Notre Dame handled business to win its eighth game in a row by beating Pitt on the road. The Fighting Irish didn’t let the College GameDay atmosphere affect them one bit.

They remained in the top 10 of the Coaches Poll this week and will likely get more College Football Playoff buzz come Tuesday. Two more wins will all but lock up a spot.

10. Alabama (-6)

Alabama stayed in the top 10 of the Coaches Poll despite the home loss to Oklahoma. But Kalen DeBoer and crew couldn’t overcome their demons against the Sooners, losing 23-21.

The Crimson Tide are still going to be in the College Football Playoff hunt, but the chase to play Texas A&M in the SEC Championship is wide open right now. Luckily, they still have a tiebreaker over Georgia at the moment.

Coaches Poll Top 25 after Week 12

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

Dropped Out of Coaches Poll: No. 21 Louisville; No. 22 Cincinnati; No. 23 Pittsburgh

Receiving Votes in Coaches Poll: Navy 56; SMU 42; Illinois 34; Washington 28; Iowa 24; Arizona 23; Louisville 21; San Diego State 19; Arizona State 16; Pittsburgh 13; Nebraska 12; East Carolina 3