Championship Week Set in College Football

Championship Saturday is on the horizon, following a thrilling Rivalry Week that clarified the contenders in the conference title race, shaped the College Football Playoff landscape, and intensified the pursuit of the national championship. Now, anticipation builds as we assess the updated rankings leading into a pivotal Friday and Saturday.

With a remarkable third consecutive victory over Ohio State, Michigan secures its spot in the Big Ten Championship. Meanwhile, Georgia maintains its unbeaten streak with a historic 29th consecutive win against Georgia Tech, setting the stage for a clash with Alabama in the SEC title game.

The Big 12 Championship Game will feature a showdown between Texas and Oklahoma State, propelled by the Cowboys’ extraordinary comeback against BYU. Florida State narrowly edged the Gators and is set to face Louisville, which succumbed to Kentucky in the finale, for the ACC conference championship.

Oregon, seeking both revenge for its sole loss and a playoff berth, is poised to take on Washington in a Pac-12 title rematch. As we approach Championship Saturday, the latest AP top 25 rankings are as follows:

1. Georgia (52)

2. Michigan (10)

3. Washington

4. Florida State

5. Oregon

6. Ohio State

7. Texas

8. Alabama

9. Missouri

10. Penn State

11. Ole Miss

12. Oklahoma

13. LSU

14. Arizona

15. Louisville

16. Notre Dame

17. Tulane

18. Iowa

19. Oklahoma State

20. Liberty

21. NC State

22. Oregon State

23. Toledo

24. James Madison

25. SMU