As the new year approaches, college football fans eagerly anticipate the latest rankings for their favorite teams. Every week, the top 25 teams in the country are ranked according to their performance and overall record. With the end of the regular season and the start of bowl season, the latest rankings bring plenty of new changes.
The top 4 teams in the college football rankings remain largely unchanged heading into the new year. Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State, and Notre Dame are still the top 4 teams in the country, with Alabama most likely locking up the top seed for the College Football Playoff. However, there are plenty of other teams on the rise, as well as some major shakeups in the rankings.
One team that has skyrocketed up the rankings in recent weeks is the Texas A&M Aggies. The Aggies are currently ranked fifth and are coming off a big win over Tennessee. They have just one loss on the season, to Alabama, and will be keeping a close eye on the playoff picture.
Another team that has moved up in the rankings is the Cincinnati Bearcats. They have made history this year by becoming the first non-Power Five team to make the College Football Playoff rankings. Currently ranked eighth, the Bearcats have enjoyed an unbeaten season in the American Athletic Conference and will be looking to make a statement in their bowl game.
While some teams have risen, others have fallen. The Florida Gators, who were ranked sixth last week, suffered a stunning upset loss to the LSU Tigers, who ended the season with a 4-5 record. As a result, the Gators have dropped to 11th in the rankings and may be out of the running for a major bowl game.
Overall, the latest rankings show that the college football landscape is constantly changing. As bowl season gets underway, there will surely be more surprises in store. Whether you’re rooting for the top-ranked team or a dark horse contender, there’s never a dull moment in college football. The New Year will bring new rankings and new possibilities, but only one team will hoist the championship trophy at the end of it all.