Week 13 College Football Results Reshape Playoff Race

As Week 13 of the 2025 college football season unfolded, top-ranked teams solidified their positions in the playoff race with decisive victories, while several key matchups carried high stakes for conference titles and bowl eligibility. No. 1 Ohio State maintained its undefeated record with a 42-9 win over Rutgers in Columbus, setting the stage for a critical rivalry clash against Michigan next week. In the SEC, Tennessee's 31-11 road victory at Florida marked its first win in Gainesville since 2003, boosting its conference standing to 4-3.

The Buckeyes, now 10-0 overall and 7-0 in the Big Ten, dominated Rutgers after a sluggish first half. Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 13 of 19 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns before giving way to backup Lincoln Kienholz in the fourth quarter. Running back Bo Jackson added 110 rushing yards and two scores, as Ohio State's defense limited the Scarlet Knights to minimal production. Rutgers, falling to 5-5 overall and 2-5 in conference play, relied on running back Antwan Raymond's 1,000-yard season but could not overcome the 31.5-point spread. The win keeps Ohio State on track for a top playoff seed, though its 0-4 record against...