Alabama ranked fifth in first CFP standings of the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The College Football Playoff committee ranked Alabama as the No. 5 team in the 2026 season's first playoff rankings released on Tuesday night. With a record of 6-2, the Crimson Tide holds two ranked wins against No. 6 Kentucky and No. 21 South Carolina, and their losses were to No. 2 Georgia and No. 13 Tennessee. This decision sparked significant discussion on social media, noting Alabama as the highest-ranked two-loss team, ahead of other teams with fewer losses. Alabama will next face No. 14 LSU on Saturday, aiming to bolster their standing with another ranked victory.
- •Alabama sits at 6-2 overall with two ranked wins.
- •The team lost against No. 2 Georgia and No. 13 Tennessee.
- •Social media reactions reflect mixed opinions on the ranking.
- •Alabama plays No. 14 LSU next on Saturday.
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to Alabama's surprising spot in first CFP rankings
"Alabama's spot was revealed Tuesday night in the first CFP rankings of the season, surprising some. Here is how social media reacted to the rankings.
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