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Alabama Crimson Tide football rankings

Overview

The Alabama Crimson Tide football team has experienced fluctuations in national rankings following a loss to Georgia. In mid October, the team remained ranked No. 6 in the AP Poll and No. 7 in the Coaches Poll with a 5-1 record.

By early November, after a bye week, the team moved to No. 9 in both the AP and Coaches Polls, holding a 6-2 record. This shift occurred during a period of volatility in college football rankings.

In the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, the selection committee placed Alabama at No. 5. This decision drew criticism because Alabama holds a 6-2 record and previously suffered a 16-point loss to Tennessee, who is ranked No. 13.

College Football Playoff Committee Chair Hunter Yurachek defended the ranking, stating that Alabama’s road victories against Kentucky, South Carolina, and Mississippi State constitute “quality wins.” Yurachek noted that while Tennessee holds a head-to-head win over Alabama, Tennessee lacks a similar level of quality wins on its schedule. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer stated that while players are aware of the news, he has not discussed the specific ranking with them.

Entities

Alabama Crimson Tide · Hunter Yurachek · LSU Tigers · Kalen DeBoer · AP Poll

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Alabama ranked No. 5 in first College Football Playoff rankings

    Alabama is ranked No. 5 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, a decision that has sparked debate due to their head-to-head loss to No. 13 Tennessee.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Alabama football rises to No. 9 in AP and Coaches Polls

    Alabama football has risen to No. 9 in the AP and Coaches Polls following its bye week, ahead of an upcoming game against LSU.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Alabama football remains No. 6 in AP Poll after Georgia loss

    Alabama football maintains its No. 6 AP Poll ranking with a 5-1 record after a loss to Georgia.

Sources

aseaofblue.com · spotonalabama.com · tdalabamamag.com · thebeltwayreport.com · tuscaloosathread.com

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