CFB power ratings: Texas, Miami, BYU jump one tier prior to Week 14 games

Ohio State and Texas A&M top the college football power rankings as the regular season concludes. Both face challenging rivalry games, with Ohio State playing Michigan and Texas A&M facing Texas. Meanwhile, Indiana is favored to defeat Purdue and aim for an undefeated season. Georgia, despite a stumble against Alabama, remains in Tier 1 and looks to secure a win against Georgia Tech.

In Tier 2, Alabama, Ole Miss, Oregon, and Notre Dame are closely ranked and remain strong contenders for the National Championship. Notre Dame, in particular, has shown significant improvement and is seen as a formidable playoff contender.

Tier 3 features Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, and Texas. Oklahoma is on the brink of a playoff berth, needing a win over LSU. Texas Tech is highlighted for its dominance in the trenches, making them a potential championship threat. Vanderbilt and Texas face uphill battles to make the playoffs.

Tier 4 includes Michigan, Miami, BYU, and Utah. Michigan has a chance to make the