Georgia Climbs to No. 2 in AP Top 25 as College Football Playoff Nears
In the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll released Sunday, the Georgia Bulldogs made a significant leap to No. 2 following a thrilling overtime victory over Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game. Unbeaten Oregon continues to lead the rankings at No. 1, solidifying its position as the unanimous choice for the sixth consecutive week after defeating Penn State in the Big Ten title game.
Despite their losses in conference championship games, Texas and Penn State remain within the top five. Notre Dame, which did not play last Saturday, moved up to No. 3—its highest ranking since late 2020—while Ohio State, Tennessee, Boise State, Indiana, and Arizona State rounded out the top ten. Arizona State’s recent triumph over Iowa State marked their first top-10 ranking in a decade, celebrating an 11-win season for the first time since 1996.
Alabama holds steady at No. 11 after a solid season, while SMU dropped to No. 12 following a narrow loss to Clemson in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game. Clemson now stands at No. 13 and has secured the ACC’s automatic playoff bid.
As the College Football Playoff looms, Alabama and SMU are vying for the last available at-large spot, while Georgia and Oregon prepare for first-round byes. The upcoming playoff matches promise to deliver thrilling competitions as teams chase college football’s ultimate prize.
AP Top 25 Rankings:
- Oregon (13-0)
- Georgia (11-2)
- Notre Dame (11-1)
- Texas (11-2)
- Penn State (11-2)
- Ohio State (10-2)
- Tennessee (10-2)
- Boise State (12-1)
- Indiana (11-1)
- Arizona State (11-2)
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