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11/23 12:47 CST The Latest: Georgia Tech's misstep shakes up the ACC and maybe
the AP Top 25
The Latest: Georgia Tech's misstep shakes up the ACC and maybe the AP Top 25
By MAURA CAREY
Associated Press
Week 13 in college football play muddled the picture for the Atlantic Coast
Conference, while other teams in the AP Top 25 inched closer to securing spots
in the College Football Playoff.
No. 15 Georgia Tech lost a chance to clinch a spot in the ACC championship
game, falling 42-28 to Pittsburgh.
The results benefit SMU, which beat Louisville, and No. 19 Virginia.
Saturday also produced plenty of winners near the top of the rankings,
including the AP Top 25's No. 6 Oregon and No. 8 Oklahoma, which are both in
the top 10 of the CFP rankings.
The Ducks ended USC's playoff hopes this weekend and the Sooners bested
Missouri, both critical wins for the victors.
Where will they land when the Top 25 rankings drop at 2 p.m.?
Follow live updates from The Associated Press below for poll projections, game
recaps and exclusive voter insight, all in one place. Here's the latest:
Georgia Tech's slip complicates the ACC playoff picture Georgia Tech could've clinched its first ACC championship game appearance since 2014 with a win over Pitt on Saturday, but the Yellow Jackets' home finale went sour. Pitt got off to a hot start with a 28-0 lead early in the second quarter. Georgia Tech climbed back and cut the deficit to 35-28 in the fourth, but Pitt answered back with a late touchdown to solidify its 42-28 win. The results benefit SMU and Virginia's playoff chances. Either team could clinch a spot in the ACC championship game with a win next week. Miami, Pitt and Georgia Tech still have a chance, but only SMU and Virginia control their own destiny.
Arch Manning puts up a career day vs. Arkansas Arkansas defensive back Kani Walker (13) watches as Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws under pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman) Arch Manning became the first quarterback in SEC history with a passing touchdown, rushing touchdown and receiving touchdown in the same game as the Longhorns defeated Arkansas 52-37. Manning developed momentum early, catching a trick-play touchdown pass from Parker Livingstone late in the first quarter.
Who might rise and fall in this week's poll Stock up: Oklahoma, Miami, Alabama, Oregon, Tulane, Michigan, Texas, Vanderbilt. Stock down: Missouri, Georgia Tech, USC, Houston, Illinois.
Top 10 teams deliver strong showings No. 1 Ohio State, No. 3 Texas A&M, No. 4 Georgia, No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 10 Alabama rolled past opponents on Saturday. Ohio State overwhelmed Rutgers with a 42-9 win, while Texas A&M shut out Samford 48-0, Georgia rolled past Charlotte 35-3, Alabama defeated Eastern Illinois 56--0 and Notre Dame beat Syracuse 70-7. Oregon and Oklahoma had more daunting matchups against ranked conference opponents. Oregon, which is tied with Texas Tech at No. 6 in the AP Top 25, ended USC's playoff hopes with a 42-27 victory. The Sooners' dominant defense led to a 17-6 win against Missouri. Indiana, Ole Miss and Texas Tech had the week off.
Who votes in the poll, and how does it work? No organization has been ranking teams and naming a major college football national champion longer than The Associated Press, since 1936. AP employees don't vote themselves, but they do choose the voters. AP Top 25 voters comprise around 60 writers and broadcasters who cover college football for AP members and other select outlets. The goal is to have every state with a Football Bowl Subdivision school represented by at least one voter. There is a 1-to-25 point system, with a team voted No. 1 receiving 25 points down to 1 point for a 25th-place vote. After that, it's simple: The poll lists the teams with the most points from 1 to 25, and others receiving votes are also noted. Voting is done online, and the tabulation is automated.
Georgia Tech's slip complicates the ACC playoff picture Georgia Tech could've clinched its first ACC championship game appearance since 2014 with a win over Pitt on Saturday, but the Yellow Jackets' home finale went sour. Pitt got off to a hot start with a 28-0 lead early in the second quarter. Georgia Tech climbed back and cut the deficit to 35-28 in the fourth, but Pitt answered back with a late touchdown to solidify its 42-28 win. The results benefit SMU and Virginia's playoff chances. Either team could clinch a spot in the ACC championship game with a win next week. Miami, Pitt and Georgia Tech still have a chance, but only SMU and Virginia control their own destiny.
Arch Manning puts up a career day vs. Arkansas Arkansas defensive back Kani Walker (13) watches as Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws under pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman) Arch Manning became the first quarterback in SEC history with a passing touchdown, rushing touchdown and receiving touchdown in the same game as the Longhorns defeated Arkansas 52-37. Manning developed momentum early, catching a trick-play touchdown pass from Parker Livingstone late in the first quarter.
Who might rise and fall in this week's poll Stock up: Oklahoma, Miami, Alabama, Oregon, Tulane, Michigan, Texas, Vanderbilt. Stock down: Missouri, Georgia Tech, USC, Houston, Illinois.
Top 10 teams deliver strong showings No. 1 Ohio State, No. 3 Texas A&M, No. 4 Georgia, No. 9 Notre Dame and No. 10 Alabama rolled past opponents on Saturday. Ohio State overwhelmed Rutgers with a 42-9 win, while Texas A&M shut out Samford 48-0, Georgia rolled past Charlotte 35-3, Alabama defeated Eastern Illinois 56--0 and Notre Dame beat Syracuse 70-7. Oregon and Oklahoma had more daunting matchups against ranked conference opponents. Oregon, which is tied with Texas Tech at No. 6 in the AP Top 25, ended USC's playoff hopes with a 42-27 victory. The Sooners' dominant defense led to a 17-6 win against Missouri. Indiana, Ole Miss and Texas Tech had the week off.
Who votes in the poll, and how does it work? No organization has been ranking teams and naming a major college football national champion longer than The Associated Press, since 1936. AP employees don't vote themselves, but they do choose the voters. AP Top 25 voters comprise around 60 writers and broadcasters who cover college football for AP members and other select outlets. The goal is to have every state with a Football Bowl Subdivision school represented by at least one voter. There is a 1-to-25 point system, with a team voted No. 1 receiving 25 points down to 1 point for a 25th-place vote. After that, it's simple: The poll lists the teams with the most points from 1 to 25, and others receiving votes are also noted. Voting is done online, and the tabulation is automated.
