AP Top 25: Texas A&M drops to 7th place in rankings following defeat against Texas

AP Top 25: Texas A&M Drops to No. 7 Following Loss to Texas

Texas A&M slipped four spots to No. 7 in the AP Top 25 after a 27-17 defeat to Texas on Friday night. This loss marked the second consecutive season the Aggies missed out on the SEC title game due to a defeat against the Longhorns.

Ohio State maintained its No. 1 ranking with a victory over Michigan on Saturday and is set to face No. 2 Indiana for the Big Ten Championship on December 6. Georgia climbed to No. 3 after defeating Georgia Tech, while Oregon secured the No. 4 spot following a win at Washington. Texas Tech claimed No. 5 after a comfortable victory at West Virginia.

Ole Miss sits at No. 6 amid uncertainty surrounding Lane Kiffin's departure. Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and Alabama retained their positions within the top 10. Texas moved up to No. 14, just behind Vanderbilt at No. 13, as the Longhorns beat the Commodores but have one additional loss compared to Vanderbilt. BYU and Miami hold No. 11 and No. 12, respectively.

The upcoming College Football Playoff rankings, to be released Tuesday, may reflect similar patterns, with the AP poll offering a strong preview. Teams ranked 8 through 12 in the AP poll mirror last week's CFP standings, all having won their Week 14 matchups. How the committee handles Texas A&M's drop to No. 7 could be influenced by their assessment of Ole Miss following Kiffin's official move to LSU.

Other Notable College Football News

• Kentucky is reportedly preparing to part ways with head coach Mark Stoops after 13 seasons.
• Lane Kiffin clarified reports suggesting he pressured Ole Miss staff to join him at LSU.
• Ole Miss fans expressed their frustration toward Kiffin at the airport as he departed for Baton Rouge to assume his new role at LSU.

Author: Sophia Brooks