The University System of Georgia awarded a record 82,607 degrees in fiscal year 2025, marking a 7.9% increase from the previous year.

Georgia’s public colleges hit record highs as degrees awarded rise 50% since 2011, boosted by student success and advising initiatives.

Miami drops out of our latest top-four projection, along with Texas Tech following its 26-22 loss at Arizona State. The Red Raiders' setback adds even more chaos to the Big 12 race, where nearly a dozen teams remain mathematically alive for the conference title at midseason.