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The penultimate weekend of the college football regular season was relatively tame, but it did whittle down the race to conference championship weekend and the College Football Playoff.
Here’s how the PFF top 25 looks heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Please note that these are not the same as the PFF power rankings.
1. Ohio State Buckeyes (Record: 11-0, Previous: 1st)
Week 14 Matchup: at No. 14 Michigan Wolverines
Ohio State took care of business with a 42-9 win over Rutgers in Week 13. The Buckeyes’ defense was dominant in the victory, allowing just -0.479 EPA per play and 2.7 yards per play.
Ohio State heads into a colossal showdown this week with its archrival in No. 14 Michigan. A victory for the Buckeyes would send them to the Big Ten Championship Game next week against Indiana.
2. Indiana Hoosiers (Record: 11-0, Previous: 2nd)
Week 14 Matchup: at Purdue Boilermakers
Indiana was off in Week 13 and closes out its regular season on the road against Purdue. If the Hoosiers or Ohio State win, Indiana will go to its first Big Ten Championship Game in program history.
3. Texas A&M Aggies (Record: 11-0, Previous: 3rd)
Week 14 Matchup: at No. 16 Texas Longhorns
Texas A&M shut out Samford by a 48-0 final score. The Aggies only allowed 92 yards from the Bulldogs and just 1.9 yards per play.
Texas A&M finishes its regular season on the road against Texas on Friday night. If the Aggies win, or if Alabama and Ole Miss both lose, Texas A&M goes to its first SEC Championship Game in program history.
4. Georgia Bulldogs (Record: 10-1, Previous: 4th)
Week 14 Matchup: at No. 19 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Georgia beat Charlotte by a 35-3 final score in Week 13. The Bulldogs earned a 90.8 PFF defensive grade in the win, their best mark in four years.
Georgia travels to Atlanta to take on Georgia Tech on Black Friday. In order for the Bulldogs to remain in Atlanta for the SEC Championship Game the following week, they need either Texas A&M or Alabama to lose.
5. Ole Miss Rebels (Record: 10-1, Previous: 5th)
Week 14 Matchup: at Mississippi State Bulldogs
Ole Miss was off in Week 13 and closes out its regular season in the Egg Bowl against archrival Mississippi State on Friday.
The Rebels need to win, Texas A&M to lose and Alabama to fall in order to play in their first SEC Championship Game in program history. It’s also expected that head coach Lane Kiffin will announce his future plans on Saturday following the Egg Bowl.
6. Texas Tech Red Raiders (Record: 10-1, Previous: 6th)
Week 14 Matchup: at West Virginia Mountaineers
Texas Tech had a bye in Week 13 and finishes its regular season on the road against West Virginia. If the Red Raiders win or Arizona State loses, Texas Tech will play in its first ever Big 12 Championship Game.
7. Oregon Ducks (Record: 10-1, Previous: 7th)
Week 14 Matchup: at No. 25 Washington Huskies
Oregon won the biggest game of Week 13 by taking down No. 15 USC by a 42-27 final score. Quarterback Dante Moore was phenomenal in the win, posting a 90.0 PFF grade with an 86.2% adjusted completion rate.
Oregon finishes its regular season on the road against Washington. In order for the Ducks to head to Indianapolis to defend their Big Ten championship, they need to win and an Ohio State loss.
8. BYU Cougars (Record: 10-1, Previous: 8th)
Week 14 Matchup: vs. UCF Knights
BYU went on the road and beat Cincinnati 26-14 in Week 13. Running back LJ Martin had a career day, running for 222 yards and two touchdowns with 119 yards after contact.
The Cougars now just need to beat UCF or Arizona State to lose in Week 14 in order to reach their first Big 12 Championship Game.
9. Oklahoma Sooners (Record: 9-2, Previous: 9th)
Week 14 Matchup: vs. LSU Tigers
Oklahoma kept its playoff hopes alive with a 17-6 win over No. 22 Missouri. The Sooners’ run defense shut down Ahmad Hardy and the Tigers’ elite rushing attack, yielding just 48 rushing yards after the first drive of the game.
Oklahoma now only needs to beat LSU in Week 14 in order to make its first College Football Playoff appearance in six years.
10. Alabama Crimson Tide (Record: 9-2, Previous: 10th)
Week 14 Matchup: at Auburn Tigers
Alabama wrapped up its nonconference slate with a 56-0 shutout win over Eastern Illinois. The Crimson Tide only gave up 34 total yards from the Panthers, averaging just 0.9 yards per play.
Alabama only must win the Iron Bowl against Auburn in order to reach the SEC Championship Game.
11. Miami (FL) Hurricanes (Record: 9-2, Previous: 11th)
12. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Record: 9-2, Previous: 12th)
13. Vanderbilt Commodores (Record: 9-2, Previous: 13th)
14. Michigan Wolverines (Record: 9-2, Previous: 15th)
15. Utah Utes (Record: 9-2, Previous: 17th)
16. Texas Longhorns (Record: 8-3, Previous: 18th)
17. USC Trojans (Record: 8-3, Previous: 14th)
18. Virginia Cavaliers (Record: 9-2, Previous: 19th)
19. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (Record: 9-2, Previous: 18th)
20. Tennessee Volunteers (Record: 8-3, Previous: 21st)
21. Arizona State Sun Devils (Record: 8-3, Previous: 18th)
22. James Madison Dukes (Record: 10-1, Previous: 24th)
23. Tulane Green Wave (Record: 9-2, Previous: 25th)
24. North Texas Mean Green (Record: 10-1, Previous: NR)
25. Washington Huskies (Record: 8-3, Previous: NR)
Dropped from rankings: Illinois Fighting Illini (No. 20), Missouri Tigers (No. 23)
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