Clemson jumps up post-championship weekend polls

Clemson awaits its CFP ranking, but it's No. 13 in the AP.

Brandon Rink - Assoc. Editor / Staff Writer - Sunday, December 08 2024

Clemson made the biggest jump of any team on championship weekend in the final AP Top 25 ranking before the last College Football Playoff poll.

The Tigers are up to No. 13, vaulting five spots (which tied Army's upward movement after an AAC title).

The Top 15 is Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, Penn State, Ohio State, Tennessee, Boise State, Indiana, Arizona State, Alabama, SMU, Clemson, South Carolina and Miami.

AP Top 25 - 12/8

1. Oregon (62)

2. Georgia

3. Notre Dame

4. Texas

5. Penn State

6. Ohio State

7. Tennessee

8. Boise State

9. Indiana

10. Arizona State

11. Alabama

12. SMU

13. Clemson

14. South Carolina

15. Miami

16. Ole Miss

17. BYU

18. Iowa State

19. Army

20. Colorado

21. Illinois

22. Syracuse

23. Missouri

24. UNLV

25. Memphis

Others receiving votes: Texas A&M 75, Louisville 37, Duke 29, Kansas St. 9, Marshall 8, LSU 8, Florida 5, Ohio 2, Tulane 2, Baylor 2, Louisiana-Lafayette 1.

In the latest Coaches Poll, Clemson moved up four spots to No. 13 as well.

Coaches Poll - 12/8

1. Oregon (54)