UPDATE: Ohio State football has solidified its dominance in college football by maintaining its position as the nation’s No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 rankings following an impressive 48-10 victory over UCLA on November 18, 2023. This victory marks another significant achievement for the Buckeyes, who have held the top spot since their season-opening win against Texas.
The latest rankings reveal a shakeup just below Ohio State. Indiana remains firmly positioned at No. 2 after a strong performance against Wisconsin, while Texas A&M holds onto No. 3 despite a dramatic comeback victory over South Carolina, overcoming a staggering 27-point halftime deficit.
However, the most shocking news comes from Alabama, which plummeted from No. 4 to No. 10 after a surprising home loss to Oklahoma. The Sooners capitalized on this opportunity, rising from No. 11 to No. 8 in the rankings. Georgia also made strides, moving up to No. 4 after defeating Texas, which fell from No. 10 to No. 17.
“Ohio State continues to demonstrate its strength, and the competition is heating up as we approach the final weeks of the season,” said a spokesperson from the AP.
As the regular season nears its conclusion, teams are feeling the pressure. The upcoming matchups will be crucial, especially for those trailing the top teams. Fans are eagerly anticipating how these rankings will shift as teams battle for playoff positions.
Here’s a look at the complete AP Top 25 following Week 12:
- 1. Ohio State (57 first-place votes)
- 2. Indiana (8 votes)
- 3. Texas A&M (1 vote)
- 4. Georgia
- 5. Ole Miss
- 6. Texas Tech
- 6. Oregon
- 8. Oklahoma
- 9. Notre Dame
- 10. Alabama
- 11. BYU
- 12. Vanderbilt
- 13. Utah
- 14. Miami
- 15. Georgia Tech
- 16. Southern Cal
- 17. Texas
- 18. Michigan
- 19. Virginia
- 20. Tennessee
- 21. James Madison
- 22. North Texas
- 23. Missouri
- 24. Tulane
- 25. Houston
The excitement is palpable as college football fans gear up for Week 13, with Ohio State looking to continue its winning streak against Rutgers. As the playoff picture becomes clearer, all eyes will be on the Buckeyes and their pursuit of a championship.
Stay tuned for more updates as the season heats up and rankings continue to evolve!
