Texas A&M maintained its standing in the top three after a comeback win over South Carolina, while Texas Tech moved up two spots to No. 6. Oklahoma is also in the top 10 after its upset of Alabama. Meanwhile, Texas fell to No. 17 after its stumble on the road at Georgia.

North Texas is in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 1959. The Mean Green are No. 22 with a 9-1 record.

Six teams in the AP Top 25 lost in Week 12, including two from the ACC and two from the SEC. Several others escaped upsets.

After a second consecutive loss, the polls can't reward Iowa any longer. The Hawkeyes have exited the USA TODAY Sports Re-Rank Top 25.

Ferris State is a 1-seed in the NCAA Division II football playoffs and will open its title defense against Northwood on Saturday at home.

Observer-Reporter The Washington & Jefferson and Penn West California football teams both have qualified for postseason play. And both the Presidents and Vulcans will be playing road games in the first round.

No. 17 USC recorded a statement win with a 26-21 victory over No. 21 Iowa at home. The Trojans held the Hawkeyes scoreless in the second half and erased an early 21-7 deficit to move to 8-2 (6-1 Big Ten). USC was powered by another big performance from star wide receiver Makai Lemon, who finished with 10 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown.

The South Carolina Gamecocks face the No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies, led by quarterback Marcel Reed, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas