College football’s Week 12 provided plenty of excitement and surprises, with standout performances and unexpected outcomes shaping the landscape of the season. Here are 20 final thoughts from the week that was:

1. Georgia’s comeback win against Tennessee saved their season and shook up the SEC standings, setting up a thrilling finish in the conference.

2. The SEC race is heating up, with Texas and Texas A&M tied for first and several teams in contention for the conference title.

3. Tennessee finds themselves on the bubble for a College Football Playoff berth, with tough competition from other teams vying for an at-large spot.

4. Oregon’s hard-fought victory over Wisconsin kept them undefeated and in the mix for a playoff spot, despite a challenging schedule.

5. BYU’s loss to Kansas in the Big 12 race opened up the conference standings, with Colorado now in the driver’s seat for a potential title.

6. Arizona State’s impressive win over Kansas State solidified their position in the Big 12 race, showcasing the team’s improvement under coach Kenny Dillingham.

7. Colorado’s Travis Hunter continues to make a case for the Heisman Trophy with standout performances on both sides of the ball.

8. Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty led the team to victory and a spot in the Mountain West Championship Game, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

9. Texas’ defense and Jahdae Barron played a key role in their win over Arkansas, setting up a crucial matchup with Kentucky.

10. South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers led the team to a fourth straight win, showcasing the team’s offensive resurgence.

11. Florida’s win over LSU marked a turning point for the team, with their defense stepping up to secure the victory.

12. Notre Dame’s dominant win over Virginia highlighted their strong season and playoff potential.

13. Clemson’s Cade Klubnik saved the day with a game-winning touchdown, keeping the team in contention for the ACC title.

14. Boston College’s loss to SMU raised questions about the team’s playoff prospects, despite a strong showing from quarterback Grayson James.

15. Tulane’s impressive win over Navy secured their spot in the AAC Championship Game, showcasing the team’s consistent performance.

16. USC’s win over Nebraska marked a positive turn for the team under coach Lincoln Riley.

17. Baylor’s win over West Virginia secured a bowl berth and coach Dave Aranda’s future with the team.

18. Purdue’s struggles continued with a loss to Penn State, raising concerns about coach Ryan Walters’ tenure with the team.

19. Stanford’s dramatic win over Louisville provided a highlight moment for the team in an otherwise challenging season.

20. New Mexico’s upset over Washington State was a feel-good story of the week, showcasing the team’s resilience and potential for a bowl berth.

Overall, Week 12 of college football provided plenty of excitement and intrigue, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the season.