1. 
Ohio State (11–0) – Last Week: 1
Ohio State has rolled through everyone they’ve faced. With one week left before the Big Ten Championship, the Buckeyes now turn their attention to their longtime rival, Michigan.
2. 
Indiana (11–0) – Last Week: 2
What a year it’s been for the Hoosiers. They close out the regular season on the road at Purdue.
3. 
Texas A&M (11–0) – Last Week: 3
The Aggies have fielded strong teams for years, but this season feels different. They’ve finally overcome those late-season hurdles and now look firmly positioned for a shot at the national championship.
4. 
Georgia (10–1) – Last Week: 4
Among the top four teams—who currently hold the CFP bye positions—Georgia feels like the most trustworthy in high-pressure moments.
5. 
Texas Tech (10–1) – Last Week: 5
Texas Tech looks like a CFP lock at this point, but there’s still work to do. They face a resurgent West Virginia team that started slowly but has picked things up late in the season.
6. 
Ole Miss (10–1) – Last Week: 6
There’s plenty of noise around Lane Kiffin in Oxford, but the Rebels are trying to block it out as they aim to finish strong against their in-state rival, Mississippi State.
7. 
Oregon (10–1) – Last Week: 7
With one game left, the Ducks will look back at that loss to Indiana and wish they had pulled it out. Now they must win at Washington on Saturday to secure a CFP spot.
8. 
Oklahoma (9–2) – Last Week: 8
Brent Venables and the Sooners are one win away from returning to the CFP for the first time since 2019, when LSU blew them out. Now Oklahoma heads to Death Valley to face LSU with a playoff berth on the line.
9. 
Notre Dame (9–2) – Last Week: 9
After absolutely demolishing Syracuse, the defending national runner-ups are one win away from heading back to the CFP.
10. 
Alabama (9–2) – Last Week: 10
The Iron Bowl is all that stands between Alabama and a chance to compete for yet another national title.
11. 
Vanderbilt (9–2) – Last Week: 12
Vanderbilt deserves a top-12 spot at this point. They close the regular season against Tennessee.
12. 
Miami (9–2) – Last Week: NR
The Hurricanes are the ACC’s last hope for a CFP berth.