It's not the set of rankings fans are most eagerly awaiting, but the newest Associated Press Top 25 poll may provide some insight into the thinking of the College Football Playoff selection committee.
As expected, Michigan is the new No. 1 team with Georgia falling in the SEC title game. The Bulldogs slipped to sixth, with conference champion Alabama climbing up from eighth to fifth.
AP Top 25
1. Michigan
2. Washington
3. Texas
4. Florida State
5. Alabama
6. Georgia
7. Ohio State
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