The 2025 college football regular season is officially in the books, and the final power rankings deliver clarity, controversy, and a massive showdown looming in Indianapolis. Ohio State and Indiana — both undefeated — headline the final rankings as they prepare for one of the most anticipated Big Ten Championship Games in recent memory.
1. 
Ohio State (12–0)
The Buckeyes finish as the nation’s top team. Dominant all season and better than last year’s squad, Ohio State capped its perfect regular season by finally beating Michigan for the first time in years.
2. 
Indiana (12–0)
Call them 1B. Indiana has matched Ohio State stride for stride and delivered the greatest season in school history. Saturday’s No. 1 vs. No. 2 clash at Lucas Oil Stadium will decide the Big Ten — and maybe more.
3. 
Georgia (11–1)
Georgia enters Championship Week with everything in front of them. The Dawgs are safely in the playoff picture but are hungry to avenge their lone loss of the season against Alabama.
4. 
Texas Tech (11–1)
Texas Tech’s dream season continues. For a program once stuck in the middle tier of the Big 12, the Red Raiders have surged into the national spotlight. Mike Leach would be proud..
5. 
Ole Miss (11–1)
Lane Kiffin may be gone, but Ole Miss hasn’t slowed down. The Rebels still have national title aspirations — the question is how they respond with their head coach out of the picture.
6. 
Oregon (11–1)
The Ducks closed out their season with a steady win over Washington. Now their attention turns to securing a path toward a long-awaited national championship run.
7. 
Texas A&M (11–1)
A devastating rivalry loss to Texas ended the Aggies’ perfect season, cost them a shot at an SEC title, and possibly a first-round playoff bye. A&M falls from No. 3 to No. 7.
8. 
Notre Dame (10–2)
After losing two early nail-biters, the Irish responded with ten straight wins in dominant fashion. They’re officially headed back to the College Football Playoff.
9. 
Oklahoma (10–2)
Brent Venables has the Sooners back in the CFP for the first time since 2019. A resilient, balanced team peaking at the right time.
10. 
Alabama (10–2)
Alabama faces a high-stakes showdown with Georgia. A loss likely knocks them out of the CFP; a win might not guarantee a Top-4 spot. The Tide enter Saturday under immense pressure.e.
11. 
Vanderbilt (10–2)
Perhaps the most overlooked team in the country. Vanderbilt’s résumé stacks up with anyone’s, yet they remain on the outside looking in. Leaving the Commodores out of the playoff would be a tough pill to swallow..
12. 
Miami (10–2)
The Hurricanes beat Notre Dame in Week 1 but have battled the stigma of a weakened ACC all year. Miami sits at No. 12 — talented enough to compete, but held back by conference perception.