Alabama, Texas and Tennessee debate for top SEC ranking
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Greg Luca ranks Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee among the top two-loss teams in the SEC after their latest games. Alabama remains at No. 5 in the AP Top 25 following a victory against LSU on November 7 and holds notable wins against ranked opponents. Tennessee, following a recent win over Kentucky, previously defeated Alabama on October 17, positioning them second in debate, while Texas comes in last among the three despite a head-to-head victory over Tennessee. The rankings reflect ongoing discussions among voters regarding the metrics used in slotting teams effectively.
- •Alabama is ranked No. 5 in the AP Top 25 poll
- •Tennessee's win over Alabama on October 17 influences rankings
- •Texas defeated Tennessee on September 26
- •Texas has losses to unranked teams
- •Alabama holds quality wins over ranked opponents
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Inside Greg Luca's AP Top 25 ballot: Alabama, Texas or Tennessee?
"Alabama, Texas and Tennessee all have cases to be the top two-loss team from the SEC, and the choice may not be as simple as head-to-head results.
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