While Lane Kiffin dominated headlines this Saturday, thrilling rivalries and crucial postseason matchups unfolded nationwide. Conference championships and the College Football Playoff (CFP) became central as familiar adversaries faced off in the final regular-season week, leading AP Top 25 voters to analyze results ahead of the postseason.

Among noteworthy developments, Texas achieved a 27-17 victory over Texas A&M, marking the Aggies’ first loss of the season. This significant win enhances Texas’ fluctuating ranking, ending the season with a 9-3 record. Although Texas A&M remains in contention for the CFP, Texas has established itself as a major competitor for those on the playoff bubble. The CFP selection committee, which determines final placements, will announce outcomes on December 7. However, the AP voters may provide perspective on Texas’ potential for a top 10 slot.

Updated AP Top 25 Rankings:

1. Ohio State (Last week - 1)

   • After overcoming Michigan, the Buckeyes advance to the Big Ten Championship Game, solidifying their No. 1 rank.

2. Indiana (2)

   • Indiana dominated Purdue, finishing the regular season undefeated at 12-0.

3. Georgia (4)

   • Clutch victory against rivals helped Georgia maintain its strong single-loss profile.

4. Oregon (5)

   • Continued its impressive form to position itself for a playoff spot.

5. Ole Miss (6)

   • Noteworthy regular season concluded with a strong win against Mississippi State.

6. Texas A&M (3)

   • Recent loss at Texas may affect their spot among the top teams.

7. Texas Tech (7)

   • Finished the season with a commanding victory over West Virginia.

8. Notre Dame (9)

   • Solid win against Stanford caps a strong 10-2 season.

9. Oklahoma (8)

   • Nearly faltered against LSU, managing to secure the win.

10. Alabama (10)

    • Upcoming championship game against Georgia could redefine their ranking.

11. BYU (11)

    • Overcame early game struggles to secure a solid win.

12. Texas (16)

    • The recent victory against Texas A&M boosts their ranking from previous weeks.

13. Vanderbilt (12)

    • Consistently impressive road wins bolster their position.

14. Miami (13)

    • Big win against Pitt strengthens their hopes for at-large consideration.

15. Utah (14)

    • Solid victory to end a successful 10-win campaign.

16. Virginia (17)

    • Strong performance against Virginia Tech leads to a significant rivalry win.

Projected drop-outs include Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, and SMU.