Crain & Company AP POLL REACTION & College Football Week 13 Recap | Alabama Still Behind Notre Dame?
Nov 24, 2025
The hosts dive into the latest AP Poll, uncovering surprising shifts, especially between teams ranked 5-16. Oregon's win over USC prompts discussions on their potential title run and coaching challenges for Lincoln Riley. Michigan's rise sparks debates around playoff scenarios, while voter frustrations emerge regarding Utah's ranking. The panel dissects key matchups, including Utah’s thrilling comeback and BYU’s gritty game. As rivalry week approaches, anticipation builds for thrilling clashes and what they mean for playoff positioning.
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AP Poll Signals Committee Thinking
- The AP poll often mirrors the CFP rankings and can signal committee thinking even if it doesn't decide playoff spots.
- Voters' moves (e.g., Oregon jumping Tech/Ole Miss) reveal how late-season signature wins reshape perceptions.
Leverage Signature Wins Late In Season
- Watch how the committee reacts to AP movement; today's poll can foreshadow Tuesday's CFP shifts.
- Use signature late-season wins to make a case for upward movement in rankings.
AP Ordering Implies 10-2 Paths Exist
- Voters are creating plausible paths where 10-2 teams such as Vanderbilt or Miami could reach the playoff.
- The AP's ordering suggests committee flexibility if many contenders finish 10-2 without conference titles.