BYU dropped seven spots after its late loss to Kansas in Week 12.
The Cougars are now ranked No. 14 in the AP Top 25 after the Jayhawks’ 17-13 win. BYU failed to score a touchdown in the second half and was stopped on fourth down with less than two minutes left in the loss. The loss ruined BYU’s undefeated season, as Oregon, Indiana and Army are now the only remaining undefeated teams at the highest level of college football.
The Ducks remained at No. 1 on Saturday night after a 16-13 win over Wisconsin. Oregon played with fire late in the game with a fake field goal attempt, but the Ducks got an interception two plays later to seal the game.
The rest of the top five remained the same, with Ohio State at No. 2, followed by Texas, Penn State and Indiana. Notre Dame moved up one spot to No. 6 after Tennessee lost at Georgia on Saturday night.
The Vols are now ranked No. 10 in the back half of the top 10, which will drive Ole Miss fans crazy. Alabama is ranked No. 7, followed by the Bulldogs at No. 8 and Ole Miss at No. 9. Yes, Georgia is ahead of Ole Miss, despite the Rebels beating the Bulldogs 28-10 in Week 11.
Miami moved up one spot to No. 11 and is ahead of Boise State at No. 12. If the AP poll is any indication, the Broncos will be the No. 4 team in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night, ahead of the Cougars. . Remember, the top four conference champions get first-round byes in the 12-team playoffs. And Boise State would be the fourth-highest projected conference champion.
AP Top 25 after week 12
1. Oregon (11-0)
2. Ohio State (9-1)
3. Texas (9-1)
4. Penn State (9-1)
5. Indiana (10-0)
6. Notre Dame (6-1)
7. Alabama (8-2)
8. Georgia (8-2)
9. Ole Miss (8-2)
10. Tennessee (8-2)
11. Miami (9-1)
12. Boise State (9-1)
13. SMU (9-1)
14. BYU (9-1)
15. Texas A&M (8-2)
16. Colorado (8-2)
17. Clemson (8-2)
18. Army (9-0)
19. South Carolina (7-3)
20. Tulane (9-2)
21. Arizona State (8-2)
22. Iowa State (8-2)
23. UNLV (8-2)
24. Illinois (7-3)
25. Washington State (8-2)
