Alabama ranked ahead of Tennessee despite head-to-head loss in CFB rankings

Alabama and Tennessee share identical 6-2 records as the College Football Playoff rankings are released. The selection committee placed Alabama at No. 5, citing quality wins over top teams, while Tennessee's resume lacks similar victories despite defeating Alabama 26-10. Committee Chair Hunter Yurachek defended Alabama's position by emphasizing their three notable wins, whereas Tennessee is criticized for not having a comparable record of quality victories. The debate over the committee's decision continues as the season progresses with more games ahead.

• 6:22 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Words I Never Thought I’d Hear,’ ‘(Hunter) Yurachek Is Probably Looking At a PR Team’ — Dave Portnoy, CFB World Rip CFP Committee Chair on Alabama, Tennessee Rankings