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AP poll maintains Alabama ranking despite loss to Georgia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:49 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

AP poll maintains Alabama ranking despite loss to Georgia

Summary

The Associated Press poll for Week 6 of the 2026 college football season was released, sparking debate among fans about its rankings. Despite a 20-17 loss to Georgia, Alabama remains ranked sixth. Georgia holds the top position in the poll with an unbeaten record of 6-0. This week, nine SEC teams feature in the Top 25, the highest representation among conferences. Fans have criticized the perceived bias in the AP Poll towards Alabama and other SEC teams.

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By the Numbers

•Alabama retains sixth spot in AP poll after loss to Georgia.
•Georgia leads the poll with a 6-0 record.
•Nine SEC teams are ranked in the Top 25 this week.
•Fans accuse the AP Poll of bias towards Alabama.
•Indiana and Notre Dame follow Georgia in the ranking.

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12:49 AMYahoo Sports — “Blatant Bias For Alabama is Astounding”: CFB Fans React as Kalen DeBoer’s Squad Maintains AP Poll Top 25 Ranking Despite Georgia Loss

What they're saying

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Week 6 of the 2026 regular college football season came to a close with an intense slate of rivalries and some big upsets. As usual, the Associated Press poll was released on Sunday, with the rankings creating a heated debate amongst college football fans.
— Yahoo Sports

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