College Football Rankings 2014: Week 14 Standings and Top 25 Team Records

The nation's Top Four remained the same following Week 13 of the college football season. However, Florida State's performance was slightly different than those of Alabama, Oregon and Mississippi State.

While the second-, third- and fourth-ranked teams won in decisive fashion, blowing their opposition out of the water, the Seminoles squeezed past the unranked Boston College Eagles, narrowly escaping with a three-point win. While this caused some controversy, one important fact remains: Florida State is still unbeaten.

With all four of these teams in action in Week 14, the possibility of the rankings changing once again is real. After all, if we've learned anything so far this year, it's that no team is safe from defeat in any given week against any opponent.

Before another pivotal week on the amateur gridiron kicks off, here's an updated look at the nation's rankings and standings.

Full CFB standings can be viewed at ESPN.com.

Week 14 Marquee Matchup

(4) Mississippi State at (18) Ole Miss

This may be the most important Egg Bowl we've seen in quite some time. The Mississippi State Bulldogs remain entrenched in the College Football Playoff picture, but in-state rival Ole Miss is looking to play spoiler.

Both of these teams are coming off shutout performances in Week 13; however, only one finished on the right side of the scoreboard. While the Bulldogs trounced Vanderbilt 51-0, the Rebels were shocked by Arkansas, losing 30-0.

Talk about a swing in momentum.

Chris Fowler broke down the FPI formula for the game:

Despite the devastating loss, Ole Miss still boasts the nation's top-ranked scoring defense, allowing an average of just 13.5 points per game. While the team gave up 30 to Arkansas, it was mainly due to offensive miscues, as the defense held the Razorbacks to 311 total yards.

Mississippi State isn't a slouch on the defensive side of the ball either. The Bulldogs rank 11th in the nation, allowing an average of just 18.4 points per game. They devastated the Commodores offense in Week 13, giving up a total of just 228 yards.

The winner of this matchup will be the team that can find a way to produce significant offense against the opposing stout defense.

Ole Miss has a tough hill to climb in that regard, as quarterback Bo Wallace is coming off a miserable showing. He completed just 16 of his 31 passing attempts for 235 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions against Arkansas. Adding to the quarterback's woes for the upcoming game is the sprained ankle he suffered in that contest, via Hugh Kellenberger of the Jackson Clarion-Ledger:

Wallace will need to get much more help from the team's backfield against the Bulldogs. Jaylen Walton and Co. produced just 63 yards on 33 carries, a dismal average of 1.9 yards per rush, against the Razorbacks.

On the flip side, Mississippi State boasts a very dangerous rushing attack. In Week 13 against Vanderbilt, the team combined to rush for 283 yards and two touchdowns on 51 carries, averaging 5.5 yards per rush. The balanced attack allowed quarterback Dak Prescott to flourish, completing 16 of his 21 passing attempts for 193 yards and three touchdowns.

That kind of performance is one big reason why Prescott is mentioned in Heisman Trophy discussions, via SEC Network:

It's rather difficult to go against Prescott and the Mississippi State offense in this one. The Ole Miss defense is talented and will give the Bulldogs a run for their money; however, due to Wallace's recent poor play and the fact that the Rebels have lost three of their last four games, Ole Miss won't notch an Egg Bowl win this year.

Prediction: Mississippi State 24, Ole Miss 17