Alabama’s loss to Georgia in the National Championship Game was notable for numerous obvious reasons.

One you might not have known was that it ended the Tide’s 13-game winning streak against ranked teams.

That was, by far, the longest active streak in the country. Which means, there is a new leader heading into 2022. And the answer will surprise you — and quite likely win a few bar bets.

Who is it? Let’s dive into the 13 Power 65 teams that carry an active winning streak vs. ranked teams into 2022.

9 teams — 1 game

Arizona State, Clemson, Kentucky, LSU, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State all won their most recent game against a ranked team. They’ll try to extend those active streaks in 2022.

Georgia — 2 games

The Bulldogs’ streak would be longer, of course, except they lost the SEC Championship to Alabama. Bygones. They started their 2-game streak by mauling Michigan in a Playoff semifinal and then gained sweet redemption against the Tide in the national title game.

Miami — 2 games

The Canes had issues in 2021, but they won their final 2 games against ranked teams. Even stranger, they were 2-4 when they knocked off No. 18 NC State and No. 17 Pitt in back-to-back weeks.

Wisconsin — 2 games

The Badgers opened the season by losing to 3 consecutive ranked teams, then rebounded to knock off No. 25 Purdue and No. 9 Iowa in back-to-back weeks.

Baylor — 4 games

Baylor’s streak is the longest in the country. To put in perspective what Dave Aranda accomplished in Year 2 at Baylor, consider:

  • Robert Griffin III won the Heisman in 2011, but his Bears only went 2-2 vs. ranked teams.
  • Matt Rhule’s 11-3 team in 2019 went 0-3 vs. ranked teams.
  • Aranda’s first team went 0-2 vs. ranked teams in 2020.
  • Baylor’s 5 wins vs. ranked teams in 2021 are a program record — as are the 4 wins in a row.

The Bears’ streak will be tested immediately in 2022. Baylor opens the season at BYU, which is appearing in just about every way-too-early Top 25 ranking.