Wow, there were plenty of upsets among these games! Congratulations to the state of Utah. Both of their teams came into their games as underdogs. Not only did both teams win, they won handily, completing dominating their opponents. Utah is headed to the Rose Bowl, likely facing an Iowa team who was upended by Michigan. Not only will this be the first Rose Bowl trip for Utah, it looks like a winning effort.
Top 25 [Last week's position]
1. Cincinnati Bearcats (12-0) [2] : For the first time, I have a Group of Five team atop my Top 25 at the conclusion of the regular season. They deserve it, especially the way they completely turned things around in the third quarter to take control of the American Athletic Conference Championship.
2. Michigan Wolverines (12-1) [3] : They won the Big Ten for the first time since 2004 and are heading for a chance to win a National Title for the first time since 1997.
3. Alabama Crimson Tide (12-1) [5] : Despite looking weak over the past four weeks, they reached inside themselves to beat Georgia. I'm not sure they are set up to win the National Championship, however, until they work out their inconsistencies.
4. Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) [1] : They suffered their first loss of the season and lost their Number One spot.
5. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-1) [4] : They are on the outside of the National Championship playoffs.
6. Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2) [7]
7. Baylor Bears (11-2) [8] : They shocked Oklahoma State, and held them feet from the end zone, to knock the Cowboys out of a possible playoff spot.
8. Oklahoma State Cowboys (11-2) [6]
9. Oklahoma Sooners (10-2) [9]
10. Michigan State Spartans (10-2) [11]
11. Houston Cougars (11-2) [10]
12. Louisiana Ragin Cajuns (12-1) [15] : Impressive win for the Ragin Cajuns, finally beating Appalachian State for a Sun Belt title after four tries.
13. Pitt Panthers (11-2) [18] : Utter defensive dominance in the second half to overwhelm Wake Forest and win their first ever ACC title.
14. Utah Utes (10-3) [19] : Smothered the Ducks to capture their first Pac-12 title
15. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (10-2) [14]
16. UTSA Roadrunners (12-1) [17] : The Roadrunners won their first conference title in school history
17. NC State Wolfpack (9-3) [16]
18. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (10-3) [13] : They just self-destructed in the second half
19. Iowa Hawkeyes (10-3) [12] : Their lack of a consistent offense was clearly on display against Michigan's defense
20. Ole Miss Rebels (10-2) [21]
21. Texas A&M Aggies (8-4) [23]
22. Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-4) [24]
23. Air Force Falcons (9-3) [26]
24. Wisconsin Badgers (8-4) [27]
25. Appalachian State Mountaineers (10-3) [25]
On the Edge: Clemson Tigers (9-3), Utah State Aggies (10-3), Iowa State Cyclones (7-5), BYU Cougars (10-2), Fresno State Bulldogs (9-3), Nevada Wolf Pack (8-4)
Dropped off: Oregon Ducks [#20], San Diego State Aztecs [#22]
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