In a thrilling showdown at The Game, the Michigan Wolverines emerged victorious, securing their second consecutive perfect 12-0 regular season. Led by interim coach Sherrone Moore, Michigan delivered a stellar performance, defeating their rivals, the No. 2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, with a final score of 30-24.

Entering Week 13 as the No. 3 ranked team, the Wolverines knew the importance of this game to solidify their position in the college football rankings. The win over Ohio State not only sealed their undefeated regular season, but it also positioned them as likely contenders for the coveted No. 2 spot in the upcoming polls.

With the return of head coach Jim Harbaugh for the Big Ten Championship Game, Michigan will now turn their attention to a clash with the No. 17 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa finished their regular season on a high note by securing a hard-fought 13-10 victory over Nebraska.

Interesting to note is that the Hawkeyes made history this season by becoming the first team in FBS history to win 10 games while averaging fewer than 250 yards per game on offense. Their tenacity and strategic approach on the field have earned them a well-deserved spot in the championship game.

On the other hand, it was an unfortunate turn of events for the Buckeyes as they find themselves outside the Big Ten Championship Game for the third consecutive year. Despite their loss to Michigan, Ohio State is expected to maintain their position within the top 10 rankings and may still have an outside chance for a College Football Playoff berth.

In other riveting rivalry week matches, the No. 11 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions concluded their regular season in style with a dominant 42-0 victory over Michigan State at Ford Field on Friday. This triumphant win cements their 10-2, 6-2 Big Ten record.

While Nebraska, Minnesota, and Illinois, the remaining Big Ten teams vying for bowl eligibility, fell short in their respective contests, it is worth noting that Minnesota earned a bowl berth despite finishing with a 5-7 record. The Golden Gophers' exceptional Academic Progress Rating among 5-7 teams made them the first eligible team for a bowl if less than 82 teams qualified. Minnesota's inclusion brings the total number of bowl-eligible Big Ten teams to nine.

Following the conclusion of rivalry week, here are the latest college football rankings for Week 14, including the US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25. It is interesting to observe how the results of these games have reshuffled the rankings, particularly within the Big Ten conference.

Stay tuned for more exhilarating matchups as the college football season approaches its climax, and the teams battle for a chance to etch their names in postseason glory.