College football rankings for 2024: Notre Dame, ASU make big jump; Alabama, Ole Miss fall

Ohio State showed its dominance with an impressive victory against an undefeated team in the Shoe. The only problem for the Buckeyes was Indiana – a program that had never gone 10-0 and was ranked in the top five for the first time during the College Football Playoff. With a win next week against Michigan, Ohio State will clinch a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game to once again face the Oregon Ducks on a neutral site.

Regardless of the outcome, the Big Ten title contenders should each be guaranteed a spot in the 12-team playoff. But if Ohio State dispatches Michigan on Saturday and the Hoosiers beat Purdue, Indiana’s CFP chances are still alive.

It would be hard to imagine a scenario where the Hoosiers are not one of the 12 teams in the playoffs. Indiana’s only loss this season was to an Ohio State team that had two of five wins on its resume, and one loss to a No. 1 team. 1 in the country. Indiana has shown enough to deserve a chance to play in the finals, but Saturday was all about the Buckeyes, who look like a team capable of winning it all.

1. In Oregon (11-0)

Week 13 result: It doesn’t work

2. State of Ohio (10-1)

Week 13 result: Lost at Indiana, 38-15

In their most important game of the season, the Buckeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 38-15, after trailing 7-0 at the end of the first quarter. The Buckeye defense finally saw its pass rush rise with five sacks.

3. Texas (10-1)

Week 13 result: Lost to Kentucky, 31-14

The Longhorns put together a complete game as Quinn Ewers threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns, Quintrevion Wisner ran for 158 yards and a score, and Texas held Kentucky to just 232 yards of offense.

4. Notre Dame (10-1)

Week 13 result: Defeated Army, 49-14

Jeremiah Love was unstoppable as the Fighting Irish ran all over Army, ending the Black Knights’ 13-game winning streak. Love ran for 130 yards and three scores, tying a program record with his 11th straight game with a rushing TD.

5. Penn State (10-1)

Week 13 result: Lost to Minnesota, 26-25

It wasn’t always pretty, but Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions escaped Minnesota with a narrow one-point win to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive and well. Allar passed for 244 yards and a touchdown, rushed for a score, and completed a fourth-down pass to Tyler Warren with 26 seconds left to secure the win.

6. In Indiana (10-1)

Week 13 result: Lost to Ohio State, 38-15

Kurtis Rourke had a poor performance against Shoe, completing just 8 of 18 passes for 68 yards. Indiana’s offense looked helpless against Jim Knowles’ defense. The Hoosiers had just 151 yards of total offense and were held scoreless after the opening touchdown until they scored with less than two minutes left in the game.

7. Georgia (9-2)

Week 13 result: UMass lost, 59-21

In keeping with the SEC’s fine tradition of destroying a delicious assortment of cookies, Georgia beat the Minutemen like they fired their coach last week. Because they do. The Bulldogs return to their regular schedule with Georgia Tech next before what they hope is a trip to the CFP for the sixth time in seven years.

8. SMU (10-1)

Week 13 result: Virginia lost, 33-7

The Mustangs remained undefeated in ACC play and earned a berth in the ACC Championship in Year 1 as a member. And they don’t even get paid a share of the money for the hard work on the Atlantic coast.

9. Miami (Fla.) (10-1)

Week 13 result: Lost to Wake Forest, 42-14

The Hurricanes bounced back from their loss to Georgia Tech with the breakout performance of running back Jordan Lyle, who rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown. The Hurricanes put up 508 possessions and held the Demon Deacons to just 193.

10. Tennessee (9-2)

Week 13 result: UTEP lost, 56-0

The Vols left no doubt in their win against the Miners, scoring 49 points in the first three quarters of their final non-conference game of the season. Nico Iamaleava threw for 209 yards and four touchdowns in the win.

11. Arizona State (9-2)

Week 13 result: Lost to BYU, 28-23

The Sun Devils have become one of the best franchises in the country. Coming off a 3-9 season and roster, Kenny Dillingham has ASU in a position to play for the Big 12 title with a win against Arizona next week and cap off a 10-win season.

The Sun Devils are trying to become the first Power Conference program to play in the league title game after winning four or fewer games last year, since 2013 Auburn.

12. Alabama (8-3)

Week 13 result: Lost to Oklahoma, 24-3

It was a day to forget for Jalen Milroe and the Crimson Tide. Alabama’s dual-threat QB had his worst game of the season, completing just 11 of 26 passes for 164 yards with three touchdowns. The Tide managed just 234 total yards.

13. Boise State (10-1)

Week 13 result: Lost to Wyoming, 17-13

Ashton Jeanty continues to put up jaw-dropping numbers, rushing for 169 yards and a score in Boise State’s narrow win over Wyoming. The Broncos won the Mountain West title game.

14. The army (9-1)

Week 13 result: Lost to Notre Dame, 49-14

Army entered the game leading the nation with 334.9 rushing yards per game. The Black Knights were held to just 207 yards, with 145 of those coming from QB Bryson Daily. The army has now lost 16 straight to the Irish.

15. Iowa State (9-2)

Week 13 result: Lost to Utah, 31-28

The Cyclones’ Big 12 title game hopes remain alive following their second straight win. Matt Campbell’s team held the Utes to just 224 yards in the victory.

16. Clemson (9-2)

Week 13 result: Defeated Citadel, 51-14

The Tigers scored 35 points in the first half and didn’t allow a score until the third quarter in an FCS sweep.

17. Ole Miss (8-3)

Week 13 result: Lost to Florida, 24-17

With the loss, the Rebels’ chances of making the College Football Playoff as an at-large team are over. The return of Tre Harris didn’t help Ole Miss’ offense, which struggled to score against a Florida team that earned its status with back-to-back wins against ranked opponents for the first time this season.

18. South Carolina (8-3)

Week 13 result: Wofford lost, 56-12

LaNorris Sellers completed 23 of 27 passes for 307 yards with three touchdowns and a pick. Dalevon Campbell caught five catches for 120 yards for the Gamecocks, who scored 35 points in the second half.

19. BYU (9-2)

Week 13 result: Lost to Arizona State, 28-23

Oh, how heroes have fallen. After starting the year 9-0, the Cougars have lost two straight and now find themselves in a four-way tie for the top spot in the Big 12. Jake Retzlaff threw for 297 yards and a touchdown, but also had two fumble charges in the loss.

20. Texas A&M (8-3)

Week 13 result: Lost to Auburn, 43-41

The Aggies rallied from a 21-0 deficit to force overtime, but Marcel Reed’s pass fell short of the end zone in the fourth overtime as Auburn took the lead. Texas A&M is still alive for a bid to the SEC Championship Game, but the upcoming matchup with in-state rival Texas will be a challenging task.

21. In Colorado (8-3)

Week 13 result: Lost to Kansas, 37-21

Coach Prime said it best: The Buffs controlled their own destiny and “fumbled it.” Travis Hunter was great, hauling in eight catches for 125 yards and two scores, but CU couldn’t stop Kansas’ rushing attack as Devin Neal rumbled for 207 yards and three touchdowns. The Buffs now need to beat Oklahoma State next week and get help to play for the Big 12 tournament.

22. Fight each other (9-2)

Week 13 result: It doesn’t work

23. Missouri (8-3)

Week 13 result: Lost to Mississippi State, 39-20

Daylan Carnell returned a fumble 67 yards for a touchdown midway through the first quarter, and it was all Tigers after that. Brady Cook threw for 268 yards and a touchdown, and Marcus Carroll added three rushing scores as Missouri won its eighth game of the season.

24. Illinois (8-3)

Week 13 result: It doesn’t work

Luke Altmyer and the Fighting Illini pulled off an unexpected victory against Rutgers. Trailing by one point in the final seconds, Altmyer hit Pat Bryant for a 40-yard touchdown to seal the victory. Altmyer finished the game with 249 passing yards and two touchdowns.

25. UNLV (9-2)

Week 13 result: Lost to San Jose State, 27-16

With the win over San Jose State, the Rebels matched their win total from last year to two fewer games and kept their Mountain West title hopes alive. Jai’Den Thomas rushed for 135 yards and the go-ahead TD in the victory.

RJ Young is a national college football writer and commentator for FOX Sports and host of the podcast “The Number One College Football Show.” Follow him on @RJ_Omusha.

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