The new AP top 25 poll for Week 13 of the college football season was released Sunday, and it has helped set the stage for what should be an epic Big Ten clash between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan next weekend.
The winner of this classic rivalry will position itself nicely for a berth in the College Football Playoff, while the loser essentially will be out of national title contention.
Alabama remains the No. 1 team despite a less-than-stellar performance against Chattanooga on Saturday. The Crimson Tide have one more hurdle against Auburn in the Iron Bowl before the SEC Championship Game. Clemson also remains in the top four after a solid ACC win over Wake Forest.
Here’s the latest AP poll entering Week 13.
1. Alabama (11-0)
2. Ohio State (10-1)
3. Michigan (10-1)
4. Clemson (10-1)
5. Wisconsin (9-2)
6. Washington (10-1)
7. Oklahoma (9-2)
8. Penn State (9-2)
9. Colorado (9-2)
10. Oklahoma State (9-2)
11. Louisville (9-2)
12. USC (8-3)
13. Florida (8-2)
14. Western Michigan (11-0)
15. Florida St. (8-3)
16. Auburn (8-3)
17. Nebraska (9-2)
18. Houston (9-2)
19. West Virginia (8-2)
20. Boise St. (10-1)
21. Utah (8-3)
22. Texas A&M (8-3)
23. Washington St. (8-3)
24. Tennessee (8-3)
25. LSU (6-4)
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