Texas A&M maintained its standing in the top three after a comeback win over South Carolina, while Texas Tech moved up two spots to No. 6. Oklahoma is also in the top 10 after its upset of Alabama. Meanwhile, Texas fell to No. 17 after its stumble on the road at Georgia.

Six teams in the AP Top 25 lost in Week 12, including two from the ACC and two from the SEC. Several others escaped upsets.

Michigan barely got past Northwestern on Saturday and that was reflected in the new Associated Press college football poll.

No. 6 Texas Tech (9-1) looks to avoid a letdown Saturday as the Red Raiders host UCF (4-5) after seizing control of the Big 12 race.