Alabama has dropped to No. 15 in the latest Associated Press college football media poll released on Sunday, marking its lowest ranking since 2010. The Crimson Tide, with a record of 5-2, has suffered losses in two of its last three games, including a 24-17 setback against Tennessee on Saturday.
The team was previously ranked No. 1 after a 41-34 victory over Georgia on September 28 but fell to No. 7 following a defeat to Vanderbilt the following week. This is the lowest ranking for Alabama since 2010 when they were placed at No. 17 after losing 28-27 to Auburn at the close of that regular season. During that year, Alabama finished with a 10-3 record, the only time from 2008 to 2023 that they concluded a season with more than two losses.
In the latest poll, Oregon moved up to the top spot for the first time this season after Texas, the previous No. 1, lost to Georgia. Georgia advanced from No. 5 to No. 2, and the rankings also include Penn State, Ohio State, Texas, and Miami following Alabama.
In addition to their No. 15 ranking in the AP poll, Alabama also holds the same position in the USA Today coaches poll and is ranked No. 15 in the Football Writers Association of America/National Football Foundation Super 16, which is the lowest position in its 11-year history.
The full Associated Press Top 25 poll is as follows:
1. Oregon (7-0)
2. Georgia (6-1)
3. Penn State (7-0)
4. Ohio State (5-1)
5. Texas (6-1)
6. Miami (7-0)
7. Tennessee (6-1)
8. LSU (6-1)
9. Clemson (6-1)
10. Iowa State (7-0)
11. BYU (7-0)
12. Notre Dame (6-1)
13. Indiana (7-0)
14. Texas A&M (6-1)
15. Alabama (5-2)
16. Kansas State (6-1)
17. Boise State (5-1)
18. Ole Miss (6-2)
19. Pittsburgh (6-0)
20. Illinois (6-1)
21. Missouri (6-1)
22. SMU (6-1)
23. Army (7-0)
24. Navy (7-0)
25. Vanderbilt (5-2)
Others receiving votes include Washington State with 46 votes, Syracuse with 15, UNLV with 5, Duke with 2, and South Carolina, Nebraska, and Liberty each with 1.