Alabama Dealt Surprising News Days Before SEC Showdown vs. LSU

Miami gets historic No. 1 spot as Alabama nabs surprise top-five ranking in first CFP reveal

Undefeated Miami earned the No. 1 spot in the first College Football Playoff rankings, while Alabama surged to No. 5 despite two losses.

Alabama Dealt Surprising News Days Before SEC Showdown vs. LSU

Alabama received some surprisingly good news just days before the Crimson Tide takes on LSU. The initial College Football Playoff rankings have been released, and Alabama did much better than many projections indicated. Despite the team’s two losses, Alabama sits at No. 5 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings. Bama is a full eight spots ahead of No. 13 Tennessee despite losing to the Vols earlier this season. The CFP rankings sparked …

Alabama ranked No. 5 in first College Football Playoff rankings

Alabama is ranked No. 5 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, ahead of the Crimson Tide's showdown at LSU on Saturday.

Alabama’s No. 5 CFP Ranking Draws Fan and Media Backlash

Alabama landed at No. 5 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, drawing sharp backlash after two straight losses raised questions about the Crimson Tide’s résumé. The ranking also put Alabama ahead of Tennessee, which beat the Tide, and Kentucky, which sits at No. 6.

College football fans, media furious with Alabama's top-5 placement in initial CFP rankings

Alabama was ranked No. 5 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026. That's left many scratching their heads.