The country's final three unbeaten teams land in the top 12 as the field dwindles heading into the second half of the season.
Pat Forde is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, covering college football, college basketball, the Olympics, and horse racing. With a deep passion for competitive sports, he also cohosts the College Football Enquirer podcast and serves as a football analyst on the Big Ten Network. Forde's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including WGNO ABC26, The Post and Courier, and the Miami Herald, showcasing his expertise and commitment to sports journalism.