The Post’s college football rankings and Heisman watch following Week 13.
1. Georgia (12-0) (Last week: 1)
Of Georgia’s 29 consecutive wins, 24 have come by double digits. Only eight other teams, led by Oklahoma’s 47 from 1953-57, have ever rattled off more consecutive victories.
2. Michigan (12-0) (3)
Michigan was out-gained by Ohio State, had fewer first downs and committed more penalties, but it won arguably the most important category: turnovers. The Wolverines’ 2-0 edge was the difference in what was a classic showdown between the two Big Ten powers.
3. Washington (12-0) (5)
That’s now eight straight wins by 10 points or less for Washington, one close call after another. You can fault the Huskies’ inability to pull away from inferior opponents, but it’s not fair to question this group’s mental toughness. Finding ways to win is a skill.
4. Oregon (11-1) (6)
More dominance by the Ducks, a 31-7 blitzing of in-state rival Oregon State to set up a Pac-12 championship game meeting with Washington. The winner likely reaches the playoff, ending the league’s seven-year drought in its final year of existence as we know it.
5. Florida State (12-0) (4)
The Seminoles and new starting quarterback Tate Rodemaker didn’t help their cause too much by struggling to get past seven-loss Florida. The playoff committee already dropped Florida State one spot, from fourth to fifth, after the Jordan Travis injury, so it is worth monitoring if the undefeated ACC program will fall further this week.
6. Ohio State (11-1) (2)
Three straight years Ohio State reached Thanksgiving weekend with a league title in its sight and three years it fell short to Michigan. This one was the most painful — because of how narrow the margin was — with six points separating the two teams.
7. Texas (11-1) (7)
Texas fans should purchase some Alabama crimson, gray and white gear. The Crimson Tide knocking off Georgia is its best shot to reach the playoff, since it would further elevate the Longhorns’ victory in Tuscaloosa.
8. Alabama (11-1) (8)
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Since that loss to Texas on Sept. 8, Alabama has either been tied or trailed at halftime five times. It has won each time, mastering the art of survive and advance, giving the Crimson Tide their shot at unseating Georgia on Saturday in the SEC championship game.
9. Missouri (10-2) (10)
It has been nearly a decade since Missouri has reached these heights: A top-10 national ranking and second-place finish in the SEC East.
10. Penn State (10-2) (NR)
A good — but far from great — season. More shortcomings in big games, but still another 10-win campaign. Penn State could do worse than James Franklin, but it could obviously do better, too.
Heisman Watch (in predicted order)
QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
Forty touchdowns through the air and four interceptions. Another 1,134 yards on the ground and 10 scores. A 72.2 completion percentage. Absurd numbers for the Heisman Trophy favorite.
QB Bo Nix, Oregon
Nix will be a Heisman finalist. He will be in New York in mid-December. Before then, he has one last shot to earn some extra votes by sending Oregon to the playoff by exacting revenge against Washington in Las Vegas on Friday night.
WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
Harrison isn’t going to win the award, but he is deserving of a trip to Manhattan in a few weeks after finishing the regular season with 67 catches for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns.
QB Michael Penix, Washington
Penix’s last six games: 12 touchdown passes, five interceptions and two 300-yard passing performances. His first six games: 20 touchdowns, one interception and six 300-yard passing performances.
QB Jalen Milroe, Alabama
The sophomore will be a preseason Heisman favorite next year, a dual-threat who has already showcased a clutch gene, repeatedly rallying Alabama this season in adverse situations.
