College football rankings: Big Ten teams in updated Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 after Week 13

College football rankings: Big Ten teams in updated Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 after Week 13

In a thrilling culmination to Week 13, Michigan football, under interim coach Sherrone Moore, secured a remarkable 30-24 victory over No. 2 Ohio State, solidifying their undefeated 12-0 regular season and a likely No. 2 position in the polls. With Jim Harbaugh set to return for the Big Ten Championship Game, Michigan is poised to face No. 17 Iowa in Indianapolis. Notably, Iowa, with a 10-2 record, stands as the first FBS team in history to achieve 10 wins while averaging fewer than 250 yards per game on offense.

Despite the loss, Ohio State remains in contention, likely to secure a spot in the top 10 and with an outside chance at the College Football Playoff. Penn State, ranked No. 11, concluded its regular season on a high note with a commanding 42-0 victory over Michigan State during rivalry week.

In pursuit of bowl eligibility, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Illinois faced setbacks, but Minnesota, with a 5-7 record, secured a bowl berth due to having the highest Academic Progress Rating among 5-7 teams. This elevates the Big Ten's total bowl-eligible teams to nine.

The post-Week 13 college football rankings, as reflected in the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25, showcase the dominance of 12-0 Georgia at the top. Michigan holds a strong position at No. 2, followed by Washington, Florida State, and Oregon. The rankings also highlight the competitive landscape with teams like Ohio State, Texas, and Alabama in the mix.

As the season progresses, anticipation builds for the upcoming Big Ten Championship Game and the unveiling of the College Football Playoff contenders.