Kirk Herbstreit names top-performing teams for Week 13, including 1 SEC program

Kirk Herbstreit has shared his list of top-performing teams for Week 13.

Herbstreit’s list includes one SEC program — Kentucky. The Wildcats pulled off a big road upset over Louisville on Saturday, giving them their 5th straight victory over their in-state rivals.

Michigan, NC State, Oregon, Iowa State, Florida State and Oklahoma State were the other programs who made the cut this week.

Here are my top performing teams of WEEK 13

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— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) November 28, 2023

Kentucky’s victory was a big one for the program. The Wildcats needed that win to get to 7-5 on the season and avoid a 3-game losing streak to close out the year. Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary threw for 3 touchdowns in the win over the Cardinals. Ray Davis rushed for 76 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown in the 4th quarter.

The win also spoils any chance of Louisville reaching the College Football Playoff this season. The Cardinals were 10-1 entering the Week 13 contest and are set to face No. 5 Florida State in the ACC Championship Game on Saturday.

Kentucky will receive its bowl destination on Sunday after the final CFP rankings have been revealed.

Spenser Davis

Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.