Alabama’s football program rebounded this weekend, snapping a two‑game skid with a 31‑20 homecoming win over unranked Texas A&M. The victory propelled the Crimson Tide three spots higher in the Associated Press Top 25, landing them at No. 10.
Poll shifts across the board
The latest AP poll reflects a dramatic reshuffling after a week in which five of the top seven teams fell. Ohio State, which enjoyed a bye week, rose to No. 2, while No. 1 Miami retained its lead with a dominant 52‑23 win over Pitt. Miami captured 59 of the 70 first‑place votes, an increase of 19 votes from the previous week.
Georgia moved up one spot to No. 3 after an open date, and Indiana surged two places to No. 4 following an overtime victory at Michigan. Notre Dame slipped to No. 5 after a week off. Utah, now No. 6, enjoys its highest ranking in seven years after securing sole possession of first place in the Big 12 with a win over Houston. UCLA, at No. 7, reaches its best ranking in 11 years, and Kentucky, at No. 9, returns to the top ten for the first time since 2022.
Alabama’s path forward
After the Texas A&M win, Alabama will have a bye this weekend before traveling to face No. 15 LSU on Nov. 7. The matchup offers the Crimson Tide a chance to continue climbing the rankings and solidify its standing in the SEC.
Other notable moves
Oklahoma State re‑entered the poll at No. 24 after a 57‑24 victory over Colorado, while Wisconsin returned at No. 25 with a 24‑7 defensive showcase against Southern California. Iowa fell out of the rankings after a 13‑10 loss at Minnesota, and Southern California dropped out for the first time since Oct. 19, 2025.
In total, the poll lists 20 teams, with the top ten now featuring a mix of traditional powerhouses and emerging programs. Miami, Utah, and UCLA are the only unbeaten Football Bowl Subdivision teams left, a figure not seen since 1977.
Upcoming ranked‑vs‑ranked games
Fans can look forward to several high‑stakes matchups this weekend: No. 17 Florida travels to No. 3 Georgia in Atlanta, while No. 22 Arizona visits No. 13 Texas Tech in Lubbock, a venue where the Wildcats have not won since 1935.
The AP poll continues to reflect a topsy‑turvy season, with multiple top‑10 teams falling to unranked opponents over the past three weeks. Yet Alabama’s resurgence demonstrates the resilience of a program that has avoided a three‑game losing streak for the first time since 2007.
Original reporting: Alabama News Network — read the source article.
