NCAA Week 6 Top 12 - The Playoff Picture

Forget the AP Poll! Here’s my Top 12 teams poised to dominate the 2025 College Football Playoff, hand-picked for their Week 6 fireworks, star power, and schedules set for epic postseason battles. These squads bring the grit, talent, and paths to crash the 12-team bracket. Let’s dive in!

Ohio State – The Buckeyes rolled to a 42-3 demolition of Minnesota in Week 6, staying perfect at 5-0. Julian Sayin’s surgical command and a ferocious defense (shutting out the Gophers after halftime) lock them in as the top seed and Big Ten powerhouse.

Oregon – The Ducks rested on bye in Week 6, holding their unbeaten streak at 5-0 after that double-OT thriller over Penn State in Week 5. Dante Moore’s clutch magic and timely stops make the Big Ten a runway to a playoff bye.

Miami – The Hurricanes edged Florida State 28-22 in a heated Week 6 rivalry clash, surging to 5-0. Carson Beck’s 241 yards and four TDs, plus CJ Daniels’ two scores, cement them as ACC frontrunners for a top seed and conference crown.

Indiana – The Hoosiers powered through a 31-24 Week 6 grind at Northwestern, hitting 5-0 with Kurtis Rourke’s late-game heroics. Their explosive attack and defensive resolve mark them as the Big Ten’s breakout playoff force.

Oklahoma – The Sooners sharpened up on bye in Week 6, staying flawless at 4-0 after Jackson Arnold’s duel-winning performance in Week 4. Their even-keel attack and rising unity position them as a tenacious SEC outsider.

Texas A&M – The Aggies dominated Mississippi State 31-9 in Week 6, pushing to 5-0 with Le’Veon Moss’s 100+ yards and a lockdown D allowing just 219 total. Their SEC grind and physical edge make them a sneaky at-large powerhouse.

Ole Miss – The Rebels chilled on bye in Week 6, holding at 5-0 after stunning LSU in Week 5. Trinidad Chambliss’s dual-threat fireworks (314 pass yards, 71 rush) and a deep roster fuel their SEC dark horse comeback bid.

Alabama – The Tide survived Vanderbilt 30-14 in Week 6, rebounding to 4-1 with Ty Simpson’s efficient 276 yards and three TDs, plus Kadyn Proctor’s bulldozer runs. Their battle-tested D keeps them charging toward SEC contention.

LSU – The Tigers roared back with a 56-14 Week 6 blowout of South Alabama, climbing to 4-1 after the Ole Miss slip. Garrett Nussmeier’s 300-yard barrage and a bend-but-don’t-break D propel their SEC at-large push.

Texas Tech – The Red Raiders handled Houston 34-20 in Week 6, extending to 5-0 with Behren Morton’s precision passing and a top-five Big 12 defense. Their revamped offense and rugged grit make them a bracket-busting threat.

Georgia – The Bulldogs bounced back with a 35-14 Week 6 smackdown of Kentucky, hitting 4-1 with Carson Beck’s 200+ yards. Their loaded roster and SEC depth drive them deep for an at-large lock.

North Texas – My Group of 5 gem! The Mean Green hammered Wyoming 42-17 in Week 6, rebounding to 4-1 with high-flying flair. Their AAC-scorching offense eyes the auto-bid and Cinderella chaos.

Why this ranking? Week 6’s road warriors, rivalry epics, and defensive gems—like Miami’s state takeover, Alabama’s Vandy survival, and Texas A&M’s ground-and-pound—plus schedules loaded for playoff fireworks, fueled this shakeup. Ohio State, Oregon, Miami, and Indiana grab byes as conference kings, while 5-12 deliver first-round sizzle for ultimate thrills.

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Sources: NCAA.com, ESPN, CBS Sports