Georgia sits on top. That's my call, and after what the Dawgs did in Oxford last Saturday, the AP voters and the playoff committee landed in the same spot. Here's how I've got the rest of the board heading into Week 12.
1. Georgia (8-1)
Went to Ole Miss and won 42-7. That's not a road win, that's a statement. Missouri comes to Sanford on Saturday.
2. Utah (9-0)
Still perfect after a 28-20 win over BYU in the rivalry game. Now it's a night trip to Tucson to see No. 22 Arizona.
3. Notre Dame (8-1)
Knocked off Miami 31-24 and climbed right back into the conversation. Boston College visits South Bend this weekend.
4. UCLA (9-0)
Took care of Minnesota 34-20 and stayed unbeaten. The Bruins are off this week, so they get to sit back and watch.
5. Miami (8-1)
The 31-24 loss in South Bend cost the Canes the top spot. Duke comes to Hard Rock at noon Saturday.
6. Indiana (8-1)
Had last week off. Fresh legs come in handy, because USC is headed to Bloomington.
7. Alabama (7-2)
Went into Baton Rouge and handled LSU, 31-13. The committee loves this team, No. 3 in its rankings. Next up is a road trip to Vanderbilt.
8. Texas (7-2)
Beat Missouri 34-20. Now the Horns go to Death Valley for a 7:30 kick against LSU, and that place is loud at night.
9. Tennessee (7-2)
That 34-6 beatdown of Kentucky jumped the Vols seven spots in the AP poll. Texas A&M at Kyle Field is next.
10. Texas Tech (8-1)
Outlasted West Virginia 53-48 in a track meet. Late one Saturday at Oklahoma State.
11. Wake Forest (8-1)
Hung 77 on Merrimack. Yes, 77-0. The real test is a noon trip to SMU, which just cracked the poll.
12. Kentucky (7-2)
That 34-6 loss to Tennessee hurt. The Gators come to Lexington Saturday night, and I'll be watching that one closely.
13. BYU (7-2)
Came up short at Utah, 28-20, but this is still a good football team. Baylor comes to Provo.
14. Houston (7-2)
Got past Cincinnati 31-24. Off this week.
15. USC (7-2)
Rested up during the bye. Now the Trojans head to Bloomington for one of the biggest games of the afternoon.
16. Iowa (7-2)
Beat Northwestern 24-10, which is the Iowa way. Purdue visits Kinnick.
17. Boise State (8-1)
Dropped 64 on Colorado State in a 64-38 shootout. Oregon State is coming to the blue turf. The committee only has them 24th, for what it's worth.
18. Oregon (6-3)
Beat Ohio State 41-28 and walked right back into the poll. Michigan comes to Autzen.
19. Ole Miss (6-3)
Georgia hit them for 42-7 at home, and that one's going to sting for a while. On the road at Oklahoma this week.
20. South Carolina (6-3)
A gritty 17-9 win over Texas A&M. Night game at Arkansas on deck.
21. Ohio State (6-3)
Gave up 41 to Oregon in the loss and fell 10 spots in the AP poll. Northwestern visits the Shoe at noon.
22. Arizona (7-2)
Squeaked by TCU 29-28. Now unbeaten Utah walks in under the lights, so this one's a big opportunity.
23. New Mexico (8-1)
Crushed Nevada 31-3. UNLV comes to Albuquerque.
24. LSU (6-3)
Alabama beat them 31-13 at home. Texas comes to Tiger Stadium Saturday night.
25. SMU (7-2)
Rolled Virginia Tech 51-28 and got back in. Wake Forest comes to Dallas at noon.
Knocking on the door: Missouri (6-3), Duke (7-2), Oklahoma State (6-3), Liberty (8-1), Louisville (6-3).
