Alabama Reclaims No. 1 Ranking After Stunning Victory Over Georgia
Excitement is in the air as Alabama football returns to the top spot in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in two years. Their thrilling victory over Georgia on Saturday night led them to reclaim the No. 1 ranking in the country, marking the 16th time in the past 17 seasons that the Crimson Tide has held this prestigious position.
In other exciting news, UNLV has cracked the rankings for the first time ever after a historic start to their season. Despite losing their starting quarterback over an NIL dispute, the Rebels find themselves tied for the No. 25 spot alongside Texas A&M.
Alabama received 40 of 63 first-place votes, surpassing three other top teams to take over the No. 1 ranking from Texas. Ohio State remains at No. 3 with four first-place votes, while Tennessee moves up to No. 4 and Georgia slides to No. 5.
With impressive wins under their belt, Alabama is making waves this season with standout performances from Heisman Trophy front-runner Jalen Milroe and freshman receiver Ryan Williams. Their recent victories over Wisconsin and Georgia have solidified their position at the top of the rankings.
This marks the 141st time that Alabama has claimed the No. 1 spot, the most of any team since the inception of the AP rankings in 1936. Coached by Kalen DeBoer, the Tide are setting the standard for excellence in college football.
AP Top 25: Full List
- Alabama
- Texas
- Ohio State
- Tennessee
- Georgia
- Oregon
- Penn State
- Miami (FL)
- Missouri
- Michigan
- USC
- Ole Miss
- LSU
- Notre Dame
- Clemson
- Iowa State
- BYU
- Utah
- Oklahoma
- Kansas State
- Boise State
- Louisville
- Indiana
- Illinois
- UNLV
The SEC continues its dominance in the rankings, with four teams in the top five spots for the fourth consecutive week. The conference holds nine spots in the Top 25, just shy of its own record for the number of ranked teams from one conference.
As the season unfolds, teams like UNLV and Indiana are making headlines with their impressive performances. UNLV, led by quarterback Hajj-Malik Williams, boasts a 4-0 record for the first time since 1976. Indiana, undefeated for the first time since 1967, re-enters the rankings at No. 23.
With the landscape of college football constantly evolving, it’s anyone’s game to win. Stay tuned for more exciting matchups and upsets as the season progresses!