In what might be a preview of what's to come from the College Football Playoff committee, Michigan State moved up to third in the final Associated Press poll before bowl games begin.
The Spartans leapfrogged idle Oklahoma, which drops to fourth and remains safe when it comes to snagging a playoff spot. Top-ranked Clemson and second-ranked Alabama stayed in their spots after winning their respective conference championship games.
Here is a look at how the entire Top 25 played out:
Michigan State's gain was obviously Iowa's loss, as the Hawkeyes dropped to No. 6 following their 16-13 defeat.