Week 12 proved to be an exciting week in football, but now it's go time for several teams to see their postseason dreams come true. Week 13 has several big games in store with a lot on the line as we have 3 top ten matchups and several other teams playing for a playoff spot or positioning.
1. Arkansas 1640
The Razorbacks hold strong at the top and after securing the divisional championship, will attempt to secure the conference regular season championship and the first round bye and accompanies it when they take on the Texas Longhorns in week 13.
2. Michigan State 1235
The Spartans are the only other team that has gone through the season thus far unscathed. With a playoff berth in hand, they will take on the Oregon Ducks who are still holding on to playoff hopes. A win by the Spartans and they will become the B1G North Champs and Oregons playoff dreams will be no more. A Spartan loss and they could fall out of the number two spot.
3. Indiana 1132
After going undefeated for 11 weeks and being stuck at 2 all season long, the Hoosiers find themselves on a two game skid and sitting at number 3. They will try to end that skid against an UCLA team that is holding on the final WC spot in the B1G. After securing the divisional championship last week, Indiana is playing for postseason positioning needing to win two fof the last three games, or needing help to secure the 2nd seed.
4. Texas 924
The Longhorns have pretty much breezed through their schedule in 2024 and currently are leading the SEC West division. With a two game lead and 3 left to play, facing Arkansas isn't necessarily what Texas wanted to see. However, the offense has been giving opponents fits all season and the defense has been stout, a Longhorn win wouldn't necessarily be a huge upset.
5. Alabama 874
Alabama got revenge on their arch rivals in week 12 with 17-3 win. They face a pesky Florida team in week 13 while holding onto a slim 2 game lead on the same Gator team. A win here will secure the divisional championship for the Tide and help set them up for a better seed in the playoffs.
6. Washington 552
Even with the loss in week 12, Washington is still ranked at 6 and are one of two teams who are ranked with 5 losses. However, a second consecutive loss here and the Huskies could find themselves outside looking in, not only in the polls but in the playoff race also. They face a Wisconsin team that has secured a playoff spot and are playing for positioning.
7. Florida 421
Florida is the second team ranked with 5 losses. They will play Alabama in week 13 looking to move to within one game for the division title. With a win here, they will remain at least one game removed from a playoff spot, if not sliding into the P6. A loss will all but eliminate the Gators from the playoffs all together.
8. Oklahoma 373
After falling two spots last week following their loss to MIssouri in week 11, the Sooners were able to gain one of those spots with a 17-0 rout of Texas A&M. They will look to put more points and gain a couple of more positions when they take on Rutgers this week. A loss here and their playoff hopes will begin to diminish. A win and they could secure one of the WC spots in the SEC.
9. Mississippi State 360
Despite their win in week 12, the 12-6 victory over Illinois was not enough for the Bulldogs to hold on to the #8 spot in our polls. They are currently holding onto the 5th seed in the SEC and will look to sweep the SEC West in their matchup against Missouri in week 13. A win here and the Bulldogs could secure the 5th seed. A loss and they would fall to the 7th seed and will need to win out to see their playoff dreams come true.
10. Wisconsin 340
With a win over Michigan in week 12, the Badgers have secured a playoff spot in the B1G and will secure the 5th seed with a win over #6 Washington in week 13. A loss will do little damage to their positioning, but it would be nice if they could secure their seed and give some players some rest for the championship run.