Weekly college football top 25 rankings are a big part of every season, and Athlon Sports will update its top 25 following the games each weekend.
The 14th weekend of the 2025 season was headlined by Ohio State’s win over Michigan, Alabama’s escape in the Iron Bowl against Auburn, Texas’ upset of Texas A&M, and Ole Miss handling Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl. Tulane remains the team to beat in the Group of 5 conferences in the playoff rankings after an easy win over Charlotte, with North Texas and James Madison also in the mix. Arizona, Missouri, and Navy join the top 25 after victories in Week 14.
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Ohio State takes the No. 1 spot in the post-Week 14 top 25 rankings, followed by Indiana, Georgia, Oregon, and Ole Miss. Here are Athlon Sports’ top 25 college football teams after Week 14:
College Football Top 25 Rankings (After Week 14)
Biggest Risers in Athlon’s CFB Rankings
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North Texas, Tulane, James Madison, and Arizona
Biggest Drops in Athlon’s CFB Rankings
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Michigan, Tennessee, and SMU
1. Ohio State (12-0)
Last Week: 1
Week 14 Result: Defeated Michigan
The streak is over. Ohio State’s four-game losing skid to Michigan ended with a convincing 27-9 victory in Ann Arbor. The Buckeyes fell behind early but rallied behind quarterback Julian Sayin (19 of 26 for 233 yards and three scores) and a suffocating defensive effort.
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2. Indiana (12-0)
Last Week: 2
Week 14 Result: Defeated Purdue
The Hoosiers are headed to the Big Ten Championship Game after crushing Purdue 56-3 on Friday night. Coach Curt Cignetti’s ground game gashed the Boilermakers for 355 yards, and quarterback Fernando Mendoza accounted for three overall scores. Indiana has won the last two meetings against Purdue by a combined score of 122-3.
3. Georgia (11-1)
Last Week: 4
Week 14 Result: Defeated Georgia Tech
Georgia won its eighth in a row over rival Georgia Tech with a 16-6 victory on Friday. Quarterback Gunner Stockton didn’t have much success through the air, but the Bulldogs leaned heavily on their ground game (190 yards) and a standout defensive effort to hold off the Yellow Jackets.
4. Oregon (11-1)
Last Week: 5
Week 14 Result: Defeated Washington
Quarterback Dante Moore threw for 286 yards and accounted for two overall touchdowns in a 26-14 victory over Washington. The Ducks have won at least 11 games in each of the last three seasons under coach Dan Lanning. Tuesday night’s rankings are key for Oregon’s hopes of a first-round bye. But even if Lanning’s team is outside the top four, a home playoff game at Autzen Stadium would be a huge advantage.
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5. Ole Miss (11-1)
Last Week: 6
Week 14 Result: Defeated Mississippi State
After two weeks of non-stop distractions and noise surrounding Lane Kiffin’s future, the Rebels handled Mississippi State 38-19 to claim the Egg Bowl trophy for the fifth time in six seasons. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (359 yards and four touchdowns) and running back Kewan Lacy (143 yards) led the way for Ole Miss.
6. Texas Tech (11-1)
Last Week: 7
Week 14 Result: Defeated West Virginia
The combination of quarterback Behren Morton (310 passing yards and three scores), along with a dominant defensive effort (just 180 yards allowed), guided Texas Tech to a 49-0 win over West Virginia. The Red Raiders won all 11 of their games by 20 or more points.
7. Texas A&M (11-1)
Last Week: 3
Week 14 Result: Lost to Texas
A bad second half in Austin prevented Texas A&M from completing a perfect regular season and earning a trip to the SEC Championship Game. Coach Mike Elko’s team led 10-3 at the half but allowed the Longhorns to outscore them 24-7 in a 27-17 outcome. Texas A&M’s defense gave up too many big plays in the loss, while the offense stalled in the final two quarters.
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8. Oklahoma (10-2)
Last Week: 8
Week 14 Result: Defeated LSU
It wasn’t pretty, but Oklahoma found a way to beat LSU 17-13 to move closer to a spot in the College Football Playoff. The Sooners struggled to piece together drives offensively once again, but quarterback John Mateer connected with receivers Deion Burks and Isaiah Satenga on big plays in the second half to hold off the Tigers’ upset bid.
9. Alabama (10-2)
Last Week: 9
Week 14 Result: Defeated Auburn
A clutch fourth-down touchdown pass with less than four minutes remaining sealed a thrilling 27-20 Iron Bowl victory for Alabama. The win clinched a trip in the SEC Championship for coach Kalen DeBoer’s team and likely locked up a spot in the playoff.
10. Notre Dame (10-2)
Last Week: 10
Week 14 Result: Defeated Stanford
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Mission completed. After an 0-2 start, Notre Dame ran the table with 10 straight victories after a 49-20 blowout win over Stanford on Saturday night. Barring a major surprise, the Fighting Irish are likely headed to the playoff.
11. BYU (11-1)
Last Week: 11
Week 14 Result: Defeated UCF
After trailing 14-0 in the first quarter, BYU went on a 41-7 run to win 41-21 over UCF. The Cougars will play Texas Tech next week for the Big 12 Championship.
12. Vanderbilt (10-2)
Last Week: 12
Week 14 Result: Defeated Tennessee
Quarterback Diego Pavia accounted for 433 total yards to help Vanderbilt beat rival Tennessee 45-24 on Saturday. The victory lifted the Commodores to the program’s first 10-win season in school history, with Pavia also stating a strong final verdict for the Heisman Trophy.
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13. Miami (10-2)
Last Week: 13
Week 14 Result: Defeated Pitt
Miami delivered a convincing final statement to the playoff selection committee in a 38-7 victory over Pitt. The Hurricanes outgained the Panthers 416 to 229 in yards, with quarterback Carson Beck (267 passing yards and three scores) and receiver Malachi Toney (13 catches) delivering big-time performances.
14. Texas (9-3)
Last Week: 14
Week 14 Result: Defeated Texas A&M
The Longhorns kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 27-17 victory over Texas A&M on Friday night. After a slow start, quarterback Arch Manning made a couple of clutch plays in the second half, while the defense limited the Aggies to just seven points in the final two quarters to pull off the upset.
15. Utah (10-2)
Last Week: 15
Week 14 Result: Defeated Kansas
Utah’s defense had issues against the run for the second week in a row, but this unit stepped up with three turnovers, including a 97-yard interception return for a touchdown to hold on for a 31-21 victory at Kansas. The Utes have won double-digit games for the first time since ‘22.
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16. Virginia (10-2)
Last Week: 17
Week 14 Result: Defeated Virginia Tech
Virginia scored only its second win over rival Virginia Tech since 2004 with a dominant 27-7 performance on Saturday night. The victory also lifted the Cavaliers to an appearance in the ACC title game for the first time since ‘19.
17. USC (9-3)
Last Week: 18
Week 14 Result: Defeated UCLA
The Trojans overcame a sluggish start to pull away for a 29-10 victory over UCLA on Saturday night. Running back King Miller (124 yards) and quarterback Jayden Maiava (257 passing yards) led the way for an offense that averaged 7.1 yards a snap.
18. Michigan (9-3)
Last Week: 16
Week 14 Result: Lost to Ohio State
Michigan’s four-game winning streak over Ohio State, along with its hopes of another trip to the College Football Playoff, ended with a 27-9 defeat to the Buckeyes. Coach Sherrone Moore’s team jumped out to a 6-0 lead, but the offense was stuck in neutral (163 yards) for most of the game, and the defense struggled to contain Ohio State’s playmakers on the outside.
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19. North Texas (11-1)
Last Week: 20
Week 14 Result: Defeated Temple
The Mean Green clinched a spot in the American Conference title game with an easy 58-25 win over Temple. Behind huge performances by quarterback Drew Mestemaker and running back Caleb Hawkins, North Texas averaged 9.5 yards a play and recorded 605 total yards. Although coach Eric Morris is headed to Oklahoma State, he will remain on the sidelines for next week’s title game.
20. James Madison (11-1)
Last Week: 21
Week 14 Result: Defeated Coastal Carolina
The Dukes pounded Coastal Carolina 59-10 to keep the pressure on the American Conference champion for the final automatic qualifier spot in the College Football Playoff. Coach Bob Chesney’s offense gashed the Chanticleers for 286 rushing yards, and quarterback Alonza Barnett threw for 207 yards and three scores. James Madison will host Troy next Friday for the Sun Belt title.
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21. Tulane (10-2)
Last Week: 24
Week 14 Result: Defeated Charlotte
Thanks to a defense that limited Charlotte to 140 total yards, along with a steady performance by quarterback Jake Retzlaff, Tulane cruised to a 27-0 win on Saturday night. The Green Wave will host North Texas next Friday for the American Conference title.
22. Navy (9-2)
Last Week: Not Ranked
Week 14 Result: Defeated Memphis
Navy dominated the second half to knock off Memphis 28-17 on Thanksgiving night. The Midshipmen’s defense limited the Tigers to just 53 yards in the final two quarters.
23. Arizona (9-3)
Last Week: Not Ranked
Week 14 Result: Defeated Arizona State
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Arizona earned its third victory in four seasons over rival Arizona State with a 23-7 win on Friday night. After a disappointing 4-8 debut last year, coach Brent Brennan brought massive improvement to Tucson with a 9-3 mark this fall.
24. Tennessee (8-4)
Last Week: 18
Week 14 Result: Lost to Vanderbilt
Tennessee’s struggling defense had no answers for Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia in a 45-24 loss. Fixing this unit is the top priority for coach Josh Heupel if the Volunteers want to get back to the College Football Playoff.
25. Missouri (8-4)
Last Week: Not Ranked
Week 14 Result: Defeated Arkansas
The Tigers closed out the regular season on a high note with a 31-17 victory over Arkansas. Running backs Ahmad Hardy (157 yards) and Jamal Roberts (100) powered an offense that pounded the Razorbacks for 322 yards.
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