Alabama ranks 5th in first CFP playoff rankings of 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 12:46 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The College Football Playoff Committee released its initial rankings for the 2026 season, placing Alabama at fifth. Miami holds the top spot, followed by Georgia at second and Utah at third. Alabama is the highest-ranked team with two losses, positioned ahead of several one-loss teams like Kentucky and Notre Dame. The rankings indicate the committee's view on Alabama’s wins, particularly against Kentucky and South Carolina, despite their losses. Alabama needs to win out the remainder of the season to maintain its playoff prospects, playing the 12-seed Boise State if the playoffs began now.
- •Miami ranked first, Georgia second, Utah third
- •Alabama is the highest-ranked two-loss team
- •Tide's remaining games are crucial for playoff hopes
- •Alabama currently projected to face Boise State in playoffs
- •Committee emphasizes Alabama's wins over Kentucky, South Carolina
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — CFP rankings 2026: Alabama ranks 5th in first playoff rankings
"Alabama Football at 5th in the first rankings is surely going to make a lot of people very angry.
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