Georgia, Oregon and Texas Tech Rise as Texas A&M Falls in Latest AP Top 25 Poll
Top-of-the-Poll: Ohio State and Indiana Hold Ground
The latest AP Top 25 rankings, released November 30, 2025, reaffirm Ohio State Buckeyes (12–0) at No. 1 and Indiana Hoosiers (12–0) at No. 2 — both entering the final stretch of the regular season undefeated. CBS Sports+2AP News+2
These positions set up a high-stakes showdown between the two when they clash in the upcoming Big Ten Championship Game. Reuters+1
Big Movers: Georgia, Oregon and Texas Tech Surge
- The Georgia Bulldogs jumped to No. 3, their highest ranking this season, propelled by a strong performance heading into conference title weekend. AP News+1
- The Oregon Ducks climbed to No. 4, while the Texas Tech Red Raiders vaulted to No. 5 — marking Texas Tech’s best ranking since 2008. AP News+2NewsRadio 740 KTRH+2
These upward shifts follow earlier losses for rivals and strong seasons for these squads, tightening the race for playoff positioning. AP News+1
Notable Drop: Texas A&M Falls from Top Five
Texas A&M Aggies slid from third to No. 7 after a disappointing loss, opening the door for Georgia, Oregon and Texas Tech to surge past them. AP News+2Reuters+2
The drop shakes up expectations and could complicate the Aggies’ path toward playoff contention. Reuters+1
Broader Landscape: Depth, Surprises and Playoff Stakes
- The top 10 remains competitive: besides the usual suspects, teams like Ole Miss Rebels (No. 6), Oklahoma Sooners (No. 8) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (No. 9) hold key positions. CBS Sports+1
- Emerging “Group of Five” contenders earned recognition — with James Madison Dukes (No. 19) and North Texas Mean Green (No. 20) among those ranked. AP News+1
- Several conference championship games loom — including the SEC Championship Game, Big 12 Championship Game and Big Ten title matchup between Ohio State and Indiana — outcomes that could shake up final playoff seeding. AP News+1
