The unbeatens at the top of the Power Rankings remained unbeaten after Week 12, but while Georgia, Ohio State and Florida State won handily, Michigan and Washington both eked out wins.
And with «The Game» between Michigan and Ohio State on tap next week, something has to give. Michigan, without suspended coach Jim Harbaugh this week and next, struggled mightily but pulled out the win at Maryland while Ohio State was fine-tuning its game in a rout of Minnesota.
Georgia had its way with Tennessee to remain atop the Power Rankings, Florida State impressed despite losing QB Jordan Travis to injury in the first quarter and Oregon and quarterback Bo Nix can't be counted out after Saturday's blowout win.
Here's how the power rankings play out after Week 12's results: Winning streaks aren't big on Kirby Smart's radar right now, even tying one that has stood for decades.