College Football 26 - Week 14 Top 25 Poll

WHAT IS THE TOP 25 POLL?

Each week of the regular season, the College Football 26 Top 25 poll will be updated in-game to reflect the performances from last week’s slate. This poll is a unique ranking list straight from the College Football 26 studio based on the final week of the regular season. Hop into CFB26 today, and play as some of the biggest movers from this past week!

Only a few schools made massive moves this week in our rankings, with ever-present Ohio State keeping their top spot ahead of their championship game against returning #2 Indiana. USC and Texas were the only teams to jump more than one spot, and we’ve got a couple newcomers on the list to round out an exciting regular season of college football. 

BIGGEST MOVERS

Ohio State Buckeyes | #1

• It finally happened. The Buckeyes took down their fiercest rivals on their home turf, their first win over the Michigan Wolverines after losing the last four. In the dominant 27-9 victory, Ohio State QB Julian Sayin threw for three touchdowns, including a gutsy fourth down pass to Jeremiah Smith in the second quarter. Ohio State has been in the #1 spot since Week 2, and they don’t show any signs of slowing down as they head into the Big Ten championship game and a spot in the College Football Playoff. 

Texas Longhorns | #12

• One of the oldest rivalries in the state of Texas produced an all-timer this weekend as the Texas Longhorns handed the #2 Texas A&M Aggies their first loss of the season, sending them tumbling down the rankings (and out of the SEC championship game) and making their own case for a Playoff bid. On the back of an overwhelming rushing offense that racked up 218 yards and two touchdowns, the Longhorns showed out when it mattered most. The Aggies might not be out of the Playoff, but a perfect season-shattering loss to their biggest rival will sting for a while. 

Arizona Wildcats & Navy Midshipmen  | #22 & 23

• Two teams exploded their way onto our Top 25 poll this week after a strong finish to the regular season. The Arizona Wildcats’ defense helped procure a huge statement win over their in-state rivals Arizona State, forcing four turnovers and stifling an offense that has been flying high all season. The Navy Midshipmen finished off the regular season with a 9-2 record on the back of a 28-17 victory over the Memphis Tigers. With two touchdowns each from quarterback Blake Horvath and running back Alex Tecza and a stunning second-half shutout on defense, the Midshipmen secured half of The American regular season title.

WEEK 14 POLL

Dropped Out: Pitt Panthers, Arizona State Sun Devils