Sun Dec 07 16:10:00 UTC 2025: Indiana Hoosiers Poised to Top AP Poll After Championship Weekend Upsets
NEW YORK – Championship weekend in college football delivered significant shakeups in the AP Top 25 poll, setting the stage for a dramatic final ranking before the College Football Playoff selections. While only a fraction of the ranked teams played, the outcomes are expected to heavily influence the voters’ decisions.
The biggest headline is No. 2 Indiana’s stunning victory over No. 1 Ohio State, securing their first outright Big Ten title since 1945. The undefeated Hoosiers are projected to seize the No. 1 spot in the AP poll.
Georgia’s dominant win against Alabama in the SEC Championship Game is also expected to boost them into the top two. Texas Tech’s decisive victory in the Big 12 Championship is also anticipated to move them up to No. 4.
Other teams like Oregon, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M who were idle during the championship weekend will be waiting to learn their fate in the top 10. Notre Dame and Miami are also in the mix, though questions surround Notre Dame’s status with the voters.
Alabama and BYU, after suffering significant losses, are likely to fall in the rankings, though Alabama’s head-to-head win over Vanderbilt could mitigate the drop. Further down the list, Tulane’s impressive win in the American Championship Game is projected to propel them higher, while Boise State is expected to enter the rankings.
Projected AP Top 25 (Post-Championship Weekend):
- Indiana
- Georgia
- Ohio State
- Texas Tech
- Oregon
- Ole Miss
- Texas A&M
- Oklahoma
- Notre Dame
- Miami
- Alabama
- Vanderbilt
- Texas
- BYU
- Utah
- USC
- Michigan
- Tulane
- James Madison
- Arizona
- North Texas
- Navy
- Georgia Tech
- Missouri
- Boise State
The final AP poll, released after the national championship, will serve as the definitive ranking of the 2024 college football season.
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