Alabama climbs to top five in college football rankings after win over Mississippi State
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Alabama moved into the top five of the AP Top 25 college football rankings after a dominant win against Mississippi State. The Crimson Tide scored over 45 points for the fifth consecutive game, showcasing their powerful offense. Meanwhile, Missouri is expected to rise in the rankings following a blowout victory over Florida, solidifying their place among the top teams. As both teams prepare for crucial matchups ahead—Alabama facing Georgia next week and Missouri looking for recognition—these results could shape the college football in the coming weeks.
- •Alabama ranks 5th after defeating Mississippi State.
- •Missouri is set to surge up the rankings post-victory over Florida.
- •Texas remains at the top spot after a bye week.
- •Georgia is expected to maintain its 2nd rank after defeating Vanderbilt.
- •Alabama's next challenge is a high-stakes game against Georgia.
- 3:37 AMCBS Sports — Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Alabama joins top five in college football rankings as Georgia showdown looms
"The Crimson Tide look like true national title contenders after blowing out Mississippi State, while Missouri is set to surge up the rankings after crushing Florida
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