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Ohio State, Indiana Lead Rankings; Texas A&M Falls

12/1/2025

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Top Teams Compete

Ohio State and Indiana remain the top two teams at 12-0 ahead of the Big Ten Championship.
Texas A&M dropped from No. 3 to No. 7 after losing to Texas, which rose to No. 14.
Texas Tech rose to No. 5, its highest ranking in 17 years.
Vanderbilt earned its first 10-win season by defeating Tennessee.
Alabama and Georgia will compete for the SEC title.

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Sun Devils Fall

Arizona State Sun Devils are ranked No. 20 in the College Football Playoff Top 25 after losing to the Arizona Wildcats.
Arizona Wildcats rise to No. 22 in US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25.
Texas Tech remains No. 5 in the AP poll.
The Sun Devils have two votes in the Coaches Poll and will learn their bowl destination after the conference championship games on December 5-6.

History

Historical Context

The College Football Playoff (CFP) was established in 2014, replacing the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) to determine the NCAA Division I FBS champion. The inaugural playoff featured four teams, with Ohio State defeating Oregon 42-20 in the championship game on January 12, 2015. This shift increased competition and fan engagement, marking a significant evolution in college football's postseason landscape.

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Top Teams Compete

Ohio State and Indiana remain the top two teams at 12-0 ahead of the Big Ten Championship.
Texas A&M dropped from No. 3 to No. 7 after losing to Texas, which rose to No. 14.
Texas Tech rose to No. 5, its highest ranking in 17 years.
Vanderbilt earned its first 10-win season by defeating Tennessee.
Alabama and Georgia will compete for the SEC title.

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