AP Top 25: Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas top poll going into playoff; Tide ranked ahead of SMU Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and players celebrate a win over Texas after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) leaps over Penn State cornerback Jalen Kimber (3) during a 28-yard touchdown reception in the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Ariona State head coach Kenny Dillingham, left, and quarterback Sam Leavitt, right, celebrate after the team's win in the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Iowa State, in Arlington, Texas, Saturday Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Clemson place kicker Nolan Hauser (81) reacts after kicking the game winning field goal in the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against SMU Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and players celebrate a win over Texas after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)