College Football Top 25 Rankings (After Week 13)

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 13th weekend of the 2018 season was headlined by rivalry games, including Ohio State's dominant victory over Michigan. The Buckeyes jump to No. 5 in this week's rankings, just behind Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Georgia. Oklahoma checks in at No. 6 following its win at West Virginia, followed by Michigan, UCF, Florida and LSU in the top 10. With the 13th week of the 2018 season officially in the books, here are the top 25 teams in college football:

 

College Football Top 25 Rankings (After Week 13)

 

1. Alabama (12-0)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Auburn

 

Tua’s big second half helps Alabama pull away for Iron Bowl win over Auburn.

 

2. Clemson (12-0)

Week 13 Result: Defeated South Carolina

 

Clemson continues its recent dominance over South Carolina with a 56-35 win on Saturday night. However, the Tigers did allow 8.0 yards a play and 510 passing yards to the Gamecocks.

 

3. Notre Dame (12-0)

Week 13 Result: Defeated USC

 

USC made things interesting, but Notre Dame rallies to finish perfect season and essentially book a trip to the College Football Playoff.

 

4. Georgia (11-1)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Georgia Tech

 

Bulldogs ready for SEC Championship showdown against Alabama after crushing rival Georgia Tech for second year in a row.

 

5. Ohio State (11-1)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Michigan

 

Total domination in The Game. Buckeyes play best performance of the year in victory over Michigan.

 

6. Oklahoma (11-1)

Week 13 Result: Defeated West Virginia

 

Sooners will get a chance for revenge against Texas in the Big 12 Championship Game.

 

7. Michigan (10-2)

Week 13 Result: Lost to Ohio State

 

Wolverines are headed in the right direction but still behind Ohio State in the Big Ten.

 

8. UCF (11-0)

Week 13 Result: Defeated USF

 

Knights handled USF 38-10, but injury to quarterback McKenzie Milton overshadowed Friday’s win.

 

9. Florida (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Florida State

 

Successful first year for Dan Mullen in Gainesville: The Gators snap five-game losing streak to rival Florida State and end the season with nine wins.

 

10. LSU (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Lost to Texas A&M

 

Insane doesn’t even begin to describe the LSU-Texas A&M overtime game from Saturday night.

 

11. Texas (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Kansas

 

Kansas was pesky, but the Longhorns get the victory in Lawrence in clinch a trip to the Big 12 Championship Game.

 

12. Washington (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Washington State

 

Myles Gaskin’s big day leads Washington to Apple Cup victory and a trip to the Pac-12 Championship Game.

 

13. Washington State (10-2)

Week 13 Result: Lost to Washington

 

Cougars drop sixth consecutive Apple Cup matchup but are still in the mix for a New Year’s Six bowl.

 

14. West Virginia (8-3)

Week 13 Result: Lost to Oklahoma

 

Mountaineers recorded 704 total yards but came up short against Oklahoma thanks to two costly turnovers and a missed scoring opportunity in red zone.

 

15. Penn State (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Maryland

 

Trace McSorley accounts for 294 total yards and three scores in his final game in Happy Valley.

 

16. Syracuse (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Boston College

 

Eric Dungey’s huge day lifts Orange over Boston College to earn ninth win in 2018.

 

17. Kentucky (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Louisville

 

As expected, Wildcats thoroughly dominated in-state rival Louisville to cap a solid nine-win season for coach Mark Stoops.

 

18. Iowa State (7-4)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Kansas State

 

Just how good is coach Matt Campbell? The Cyclones have recorded back-to-back winning records in Big 12 play.

 

19. Utah (9-3)

Week 13 Result: Defeated BYU

 

Utes rally from early 20-0 deficit to claim eighth win in a row over BYU.

 

20. Northwestern (8-4)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Illinois

 

The Wildcats are 15-1 in their last 16 Big Ten games.

 

21. Boise State (10-2)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Utah State

 

Broncos lean on quarterback Brett Rypien and running back Alexander Mattison to beat Utah State and clinch a trip to the Mountain West title game.

 

22. Fresno State (10-2)

Week 13 Result: Defeated San Jose State

 

Bulldogs have posted back-to-back 10-win seasons and have a shot at the Mountain West title next Saturday.

 

23. Mississippi State (8-4)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Ole Miss

 

New coach Joe Moorhead caps a solid debut in Starkville with a 35-3 win over rival Ole Miss.

 

24. Texas A&M (8-4)

Week 13 Result: Defeated LSU

 

Aggies cap Jimbo Fisher’s first regular season in College Station with a wild overtime win over LSU.

 

25. Missouri (8-4)

Week 13 Result: Defeated Arkansas

 

Tigers closed out the regular season with wins in five out of their final six games.