Texas A&M's unbeaten season was on the brink until a second-half rally to beat South Carolina. Texas Tech cruised but Texas lost big at Georgia.

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.

See where teams have landed in the latest AP College Football rankings following a massive week 12 of college football.

Texas' loss to Georgia likely means the end of the Longhorns' bid for a place in a third straight CFP. Here are three reasons why Texas fell short in 2025.

The No. 10 Texas Longhorns, led by quarterback Arch Manning, face the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs, led by Gunner Stockton, on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga.

No. 17 USC recorded a statement win with a 26-21 victory over No. 21 Iowa at home. The Trojans held the Hawkeyes scoreless in the second half and erased an early 21-7 deficit to move to 8-2 (6-1 Big Ten). USC was powered by another big performance from star wide receiver Makai Lemon, who finished with 10 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown.

The Texas Department of Public Safety trooper who was seen pushing four football players from the University of South Carolina was “sent home” after the incident, according to a statement from Texas DPS.