{"numbering":"asc","slides":[{"index":1,"title":"CSN's College Football Top 25 - Week 13","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/fsu.png","caption":"

BY JJ REGAN -- Who is in the running for the first College Football Playoff? Check here for the top 25 each and every week of the college football season.

"},{"index":3,"title":"25. Nebraska 9-3 (last week: 25)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8234084.jpg","caption":"

Nebraska looked like a top 15 team for most of the season, but two losses and a mistake-filled win over Iowa ended up costing Bo Pelini his job. Seems bizarre considering most teams would be thrilled to win nine games every year.

"},{"index":5,"title":"24. Utah 8-4 (last week: not ranked)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8238349.jpg","caption":"

Colorado gave the Utes all they could handle, but in the end Utah came out on top. It was a very strong season overall for a Utah team people expected little from.

"},{"index":7,"title":"23. Boise State 10-2 (last week: 23)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8240172.jpg","caption":"

The Broncos had a very good week with both Marshall and Colorado State losing. There's now a very good chance the Broncos will get the Group of 5's New Year's bowl berth.

"},{"index":9,"title":"22. Clemson 9-3 (last week: not ranked)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8237722.jpg","caption":"

Clemson got almost a full game out of Deshaun Watson and were able to finally get over the South Carolina hump.

"},{"index":11,"title":"21. LSU 8-4 (last week: not ranked)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8233402.jpg","caption":"

It was an up and down season for LSU and they finished the regular season on a high note with a gritty win at Texas A&M.

"},{"index":13,"title":"20. Auburn 8-4 (last week: 17)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8239300.jpg","caption":"

There was no miracle this year for Auburn, but they pushed Alabama to the brink in Tuscaloosa.

"},{"index":15,"title":"19. Louisville 9-3 (last week: 21)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8238241.jpg","caption":"

Bobby Petrino's first year back in Louisville has to be considered a success. He went through three quarterbacks and still managed nine wins.

"},{"index":17,"title":"18. Oklahoma 8-3 (last week: 18)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8221296.jpg","caption":"

It hasn't been the season the Sooners were expecting, but if they win Bedlam and a bowl game, they can still walk away with 10 wins.

"},{"index":19,"title":"17. Arizona State 9-3 (last week: 14)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8234592.jpg","caption":"

Everyone had an opinion on whether Taylor Kelly or Mike Bercovici was the better option at quarterback. Both played against Arizona, but it still didn't matter.

"},{"index":21,"title":"16. Georgia 9-3 (last week: 8)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8237378.jpg","caption":"

It was a season of missed opportunities for the Bulldogs. Georgia could have gone undefeated this season, but lost to South Carolina and Florida and could not hold a three-point lead for 18 seconds against Georgia Tech.

"},{"index":23,"title":"15. UCLA 9-3 (last week: 10)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8234350.jpg","caption":"

UCLA had a chance to salvage a disappointing season by winning the Pac-12 South, but they won't even get that after losing to Stanford.

"},{"index":25,"title":"14. Missouri 10-2 (last week: 20)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8234271.jpg","caption":"

Never count out the Tigers. They now have won two-straight division championships in the best conference in college football.

"},{"index":27,"title":"13. Mississippi State 10-2 (last week: 4)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8238469.jpg","caption":"

Mississippi State was going to have a hard time making the playoff without winning their division, but their loss to Ole Miss makes it a moot point.

"},{"index":29,"title":"12. Wisconsin 10-2 (last week: 13)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8239053.jpg","caption":"

The Badgers will get their shot at winning the conference and it will come against an Ohio State team without either of its two starting quarterbacks.

"},{"index":31,"title":"11. Ole Miss 9-3 (last week: 19)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8239285.jpg","caption":"

It looked like the season was slipping way for Ole Miss, but they managed to win when it counted in the Egg Bowl.

"},{"index":33,"title":"10. Georgia Tech 10-2 (last week: 16)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8237996.jpg","caption":"

Did anyone expect 10 wins from the Yellow Jackets this season? Winning the ACC seemed like a foregone conclusion for the Seminoles, but Georgia Tech will be the best team Florida State has faced maybe this entire season.

"},{"index":35,"title":"9. Arizona 10-2 (last week: 12)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8234386.jpg","caption":"

The Wildcats will face no. 2 Oregon for the Pac-12 Championship but they have beaten the Ducks the last two times they met including once already this season.

"},{"index":37,"title":"8. Kansas State 9-2 (last week: 11)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8238983.jpg","caption":"

The Wildcats have an outside chance of winning the Big 12, but chances are the best they can be is spoiler against Baylor.

"},{"index":39,"title":"7. Michigan State 10-2 (last week: 9)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8238019.jpg","caption":"

Michigan State has played two great teams this season and lost to both of them. The Spartans are a very good team, but not a great one.

"},{"index":41,"title":"6. Baylor 10-1 (last week: 5)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8239260.jpg","caption":"

All eyes this week will be on the health of Bryce Petty who suffered a concussion against Texas Tech. Baylor will only get one more shot to climb into the top four against Kansas State this week.

"},{"index":43,"title":"5. Ohio State 11-1 (last week: 7)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8237656.jpg","caption":"

What Ohio State has done this season without Braxton Miller is amazing. Can they still make it to the playoff without J.T. Barrett?

"},{"index":45,"title":"4. TCU 10-1 (last week: 6)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8233527.jpg","caption":"

A big win over Texas this week vaults TCU into the top four. Baylor still has the upper hand with the head-to-head win, but it seems clear that the Horned Frogs are the better team.

"},{"index":47,"title":"3. Florida State 12-0 (last week: 3)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8239074.jpg","caption":"

Another close win and another bad game for Jameis Winston. The road from here gets much harder for the Seminoles with the ACC Championship and then possibly the playoff.

"},{"index":49,"title":"2. Oregon 11-1 (last week: 2)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8240078.jpg","caption":"

No letdown for Oregon this week.They crushed the Beavers, but can they finally beat Arizona?

"},{"index":51,"title":"1. Alabama 11-1 (last week: 1)","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2014/08/03/usatsi_8239501.jpg","caption":"

The Crimson Tide got a scare from Auburn, but still managed to come out on top. Everyone thinks about Alabama's defense, but it was Amari Cooper who took over the Iron Bowl.

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