Week 13 saw Texas A&M stay perfect with a heart-stopping 31-30 escape against South Carolina, while Georgia bulldozed Texas 35-10 to reclaim momentum. Oklahoma stunned Alabama 23-21 in Tuscaloosa, flipping the script on the Tide’s season, and Ole Miss kept rolling with a 34-24 win over Florida. LSU eked out a 23-22 victory at home over Arkansas, Missouri handled Mississippi State 49-27, and Tennessee cruised past New Mexico State 42-9 in a non-conference tune-up.
College Football Viewing Guide, Week 13
1. Texas A&M Aggies (10-0 overall, 7-0 Conference)
The Aggies dodged a bullet versus South Carolina and remain the SEC’s only unbeaten, with a defense that’s bent but never broken. A SEC Championship game spot and a bye in the CFP are a certainty if they win out. Next up: vs. Samford.
2. Georgia Bulldogs (9-1 overall, 7-1 Conference)
Kirby Smart’s crew eviscerated Texas 35-10, showcasing a defense that’s allowed just 188 points all year. Their one loss to Alabama feels like ancient history now. Next up: vs. Charlotte.
3. Ole Miss Rebels (10-1 overall, 6-1 Conference)
Lane Kiffin’s squad methodically dismantled Florida 34-24, extending their win streak to four. With the nation’s best scoring offense (409 points), the Rebels could be title game bound. Next up: BYE.
4. Oklahoma Sooners (8-2 overall, 4-2 Conference)
Brent Venables’ defense delivered the upset of the week, holding Alabama to 21 points in a 23-21 shocker. Their road dominance (4-0) screams dark horse CFP candidate. Next up: vs. Missouri.
5. Alabama Crimson Tide (8-2 overall, 6-1 Conference)
A gut-wrenching 23-21 home loss to Oklahoma drops Bama, but their elite D (178 allowed) and resume keep them in the CFP mix. Kalen DeBoer needs a miracle run to get to the SEC Championship. Next up: vs. Eastern Illinois.
6. Vanderbilt Commodores (8-2 overall, 4-2 Conference)
The ‘Dores are the feel-good story, but wins over Kentucky and Tennessee could bring Vanderbilt to a 10 win regular season. Next up: vs. Kentucky.
7. Texas Longhorns (7-3 overall, 4-2 Conference)
Arch Manning and the Longhorns. got torched 35-10 at Georgia, exposing road vulnerabilities (2-3 away). Next up: vs. Arkansas.
8. Tennessee Volunteers (7-3 overall, 3-3 Conference)
The Volunteers had a sloppy 42-9 win over New Mexico State. Rivalry redemption in The Swamp awaits. Next up: @ Florida.
9. Missouri Tigers (7-3 overall, 3-3 Conference)
A 49-27 rout of Mississippi State highlights Mizzou’s balanced attack (150 differential), but they need chaos above to sniff the title game. Next up: @ Oklahoma.
10. LSU Tigers (6-4 overall, 3-4 Conference)
The Tigers’ game-winning drive sealed a 23-22 nail-biter over Arkansas, snapping a skid. The Bayou Bengals are now bowl-eligible and building. Next up: vs. Western Kentucky.
11. Kentucky Wildcats (5-5 overall, 2-5 Conference)
A 42-10 non-conference blowout over Tennessee Tech gets Kentucky back to .500. Next up: @ Vanderbilt.
12. Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-6 overall, 1-6 Conference)
Jeff Lebby’s squad fought but fell 49-27 to Missouri, extending their conference woes. They have made progress, but there’s still a long way to go in Starkville. Next up: BYE.
13. Auburn Tigers (4-6 overall, 1-6 Conference)
Auburn is mired in a two-game skid, outscored in conference play. A tune up vs. Mercer gets the Tigers ready for the Iron Bowl. Next up: vs. Mercer.
14. Florida Gators (3-7 overall, 2-5 Conference)
The Gators couldn’t keep pace with Ole Miss in a 34-24 defeat, dropping to 0-5 on the road and dashing their bowl dreams. Next up: vs. Tennessee.
15. South Carolina Gamecocks (3-7 overall, 1-7 Conference)
The Gamecocks suffered a historic collapse after building up a 30-3 halftime lead at Texas A&M. Shane Beamer’s seat just got a lot hotter. Next up: vs. Coastal Carolina.
16. Arkansas Razorbacks (2-8 overall, 0-6 Conference)
The Hogs came agonizingly close (22-23 loss at LSU), but 0-6 in conference seals a dismal campaign. Arkansas needs to decide if they continue with the Bobby Petrino 2.0 experience Next up: @ Texas.
