Rivalry Week in college football turned out to be an absolute thriller this past weekend, with high-stakes matchups and nail-biting finishes. From Ohio State’s narrow loss to Michigan, to Alabama’s dramatic win over Auburn, and Washington’s last-minute victory against Washington State, the weekend was packed with intense showdowns that shook up the Power Rankings.
The top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs completed yet another unbeaten regular season, extending their winning streak to 29 games. Their 12-0 record sets the stage for a highly anticipated SEC title game against the Alabama Crimson Tide, who sealed their spot with a clutch victory over Auburn.
Michigan’s triumph against Ohio State secured their third consecutive win in the rivalry, leading them to a showdown with Iowa in the Big Ten championship game. Meanwhile, the Washington Huskies clinched a spot in the Pac-12 championship game after a thrilling victory over Washington State, setting the stage for a showdown with Oregon.
The Florida State Seminoles pulled off a come-from-behind win against Florida, marking their 12th consecutive victory this season. They will face off against Louisville in the ACC title game next.
In the Pac-12, the Oregon Ducks secured their spot in the championship game after a dominant performance against Oregon State, setting up a highly anticipated rematch with Washington.
The Texas Longhorns cruised to a commanding 57-7 win over Texas Tech, earning their first appearance in the Big 12 title game since 2018. Ohio State suffered a tough defeat at the hands of Michigan, and will miss out on the conference championship game.
Alabama’s thrilling victory against Auburn ensured their spot in the SEC title game, where they will face off against Georgia in a highly-anticipated showdown.
Meanwhile, Missouri’s dominant win over Arkansas led them to their 10th victory of the season, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash in the Conference USA championship game.
Ole Miss secured their 10th win of the season with a hard-fought victory over Mississippi State, capping off another impressive campaign under Lane Kiffin’s leadership.
Oklahoma continued their strong season with a high-scoring win over TCU, keeping their hopes alive for a Big 12 championship bid.
Penn State delivered a dominant performance against Michigan State, securing their spot in a potential New Year’s Six bowl as they look to cap off a successful season.
LSU closed out the regular season with a strong performance against Texas A&M, wrapping up back-to-back nine-win seasons.
Arizona’s impressive win over Arizona State sets the stage for a potential 10-win season, marking a significant rise for the Wildcats.
Tulane secured their spot in the AAC championship game with a hard-fought victory over UTSA, setting the stage for an intense showdown with SMU.
Louisville’s loss to Kentucky was a setback, but they will look to bounce back in the ACC championship game against Florida State.
In a dominant performance, Notre Dame secured their ninth win of the season with a commanding victory over Stanford.
The Iowa Hawkeyes sealed their spot in the Big Ten championship game with a hard-fought win over Nebraska, setting the stage for a showdown with Michigan.
Liberty completed an impressive 12-0 regular season and set their sights on the Conference USA title game.
Oklahoma State’s remarkable comeback win over BYU was another highlight, as they clinched a spot in the Big 12 title game against Texas.
NC State rolled to a dominant victory over North Carolina, marking an impressive end to their regular season campaign.
James Madison bounced back with a commanding win over Coastal Carolina, setting the stage for a strong finish to their season.
SMU’s high-scoring victory over Navy was another standout moment, propelling them to the AAC championship game.
Clemson’s defensive prowess shone through in a hard-fought win over South Carolina, capping off a solid end to their regular season.
The action-packed Rivalry Week certainly lived up to its hype, and the intense matchups have set the stage for an exhilarating championship season in college football.