Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer leaves the field after the loss against Georgia on Oct 10, 2026. | Sarah Munzenmaier/Alabama Crimson Tide on SI
Chaos continues to reign in college football this season. Numerous top ten teams struggled, and one Big Ten powerhouse suffered a season-altering loss.
As a result, Alabama managed to move up in the polls during its bye week. The Crimson Tide jumped that team, Ohio State, and now ranks at No. 9 in this week's Coaches Poll as the highest-ranked two-loss team in the nation.
Others receiving votes: South Carolina 91;Florida 81;UTSA 76;Duke 76;Virginia Tech 53;Oregon 41;Minnesota 10;Oklahoma State 9;Liberty 6;North Texas 4;Wisconsin 3;Memphis 2;North Dakota State 1;Nebraska 1;Cincinnati 1;
Preseason: No. 13 in AP Top 25, No. 11 in Coaches Poll
After Week 1 (East Carolina Win): No. 12 in AP Top 25, No. 12 in Coaches Poll
After Week 2 (Kentucky Win): No. 10 in AP Top 25, No. 10 in Coaches Poll
After Week 3 (Florida State Win): No. 8 in AP Top 25, No. 8 in Coaches Poll
After Week 4 (South Carolina Win): No. 7 in AP Top 25, No. 7 in Coaches Poll
After Week 5 (Mississippi State Win): No. 6 in AP Top 25, No. 7 in Coaches Poll
After Week 6 (Georgia Loss): No. 6 in AP Top 25, No. 7 in Coaches Poll
After Week 7 (Tennessee Loss): No. 13 in AP Top 25, No. 13 in Coaches Poll
After Week 8 (Texas A&M Win): No. 10 in AP Top 25, No. 10 in Coaches Poll