Final AP Poll Released, 6 Pac 12 Teams In Top 25

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is pictured during an NCAA football game against Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 45-20. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

After Georgia demolished TCU in the National Championship, the last thing that was needed to put a bow on the college football season is the final AP Poll of the season. The Pac 12 had a nice bounce back season ends up with 6 teams in the top 25. But the order seems a little weird for the 2 teams in Oregon. Oregon finishes the season #15 after their win over North Carolina 28-27 in the Holiday Bowl. Oregon State finishes #17 after their 30-3 win over Florida in the Vegas Bowl. And both schools had the exact same 10-3 record. After the Beavers win over the Ducks in the Rivalry game the Beavers were #16. And now they have fallen a spot even though their only game played was a dominating win over an SEC team.

The rest of the Pac 12 ranked teams looked like this. Washington was the highest ranked Pac 12 team finishing the poll at #8 after their win over Texas. Utah is in the poll at #10 and with Cam Rising returning look like they could be around their to open next season. USC lost to Tulane but end the season at #12. A good first season for Lincoln Riley. And UCLA, after losing to Pitt in the Sun Bowl finish the season at #21

Here is the final AP Poll Top 25:

1. Georgia (14–0)
2. TCU (13–1)
3. Michigan (13–1)
4. Ohio State (11–2)
5. Alabama (11–2)
6. Tennessee (11–2)
7. Penn State (11–2)
8. Washington (11–2)
9. Tulane (12–2)
10. Utah (10–4)
11. Florida State (10–3)
12. USC (11–3)
13. Clemson (11–3)
14. Kansas State (10–4)
15. Oregon (10–3)
16. LSU (10–4)
17. Oregon State (10–3)
18. Notre Dame (9–4)
19. Troy (12–2)
20. Mississippi State (9–4)
21. UCLA (9–4)
22. Pittsburgh (9–4)
23. South Carolina (8–5)
24. Fresno State (10–4)
25. Texas (8–5)