Alabama Jumps to No. 3 in the Second College Football Playoff Rankings (Nov. 10, 2026)
Alabama is No. 3 in the second College Football Playoff rankings of 2026, released Tuesday night, Nov. 10. The 7-2 Crimson Tide moved up two spots from No. 5 after its 31-13 win at LSU. Georgia (8-1) took over No. 1 from Miami, and unbeaten Utah (9-0) is No. 2.
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How did Alabama get to No. 3?
The committee rewarded the road win in Baton Rouge, Alabama’s second straight victory. Teams around the Tide also slipped. Miami fell from No. 1 to No. 7, and Indiana dropped from No. 4 to No. 9 after a bye week. Alabama’s two losses came to teams ranked in this week’s Top 10: No. 1 Georgia and No. 8 Tennessee.
Nine SEC teams are in the Top 25. LSU fell from No. 14 to No. 21 after the loss to Alabama.
CFP Top 25, Nov. 10, 2026
| Rank | Team | Rank on Nov. 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 2 |
| 2 | Utah | 3 |
| 3 | Alabama | 5 |
| 4 | UCLA | 8 |
| 5 | Notre Dame | 11 |
| 6 | Texas | 7 |
| 7 | Miami | 1 |
| 8 | Tennessee | 13 |
| 9 | Indiana | 4 |
| 10 | BYU | 9 |
| 11 | Kentucky | 6 |
| 12 | Texas Tech | 15 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | 16 |
| 14 | Houston | 17 |
| 15 | Iowa | 19 |
| 16 | Oregon | 23 |
| 17 | South Carolina | 21 |
| 18 | USC | 20 |
| 19 | Ole Miss | 10 |
| 20 | Ohio State | 12 |
| 21 | LSU | 14 |
| 22 | Missouri | 18 |
| 23 | Arizona | 22 |
| 24 | Boise State | 25 |
| 25 | Oklahoma State | NR |
What would Alabama’s playoff path look like?
The top four teams get first-round byes. As the No. 3 team, Alabama would have a bye if the season ended today. The bracket would then send the Tide against the winner of a first-round game between No. 6 Texas and No. 11 Kentucky, so its first playoff game would be against an SEC opponent, per AL.com.
Alabama has no more games scheduled against teams in the current CFP Top 25. The final rankings and the playoff field come out on Sunday, Dec. 6.
Who does Alabama play next?
Alabama plays at Vanderbilt on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11:45 a.m. CT on SEC Network. The next CFP rankings show is Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN.
Elsewhere this week: Alabama soccer plays South Carolina in the SEC Tournament semifinals on Thursday at 6 p.m. CT after a 2-1 quarterfinal win over LSU.
Where should you watch Alabama at Vanderbilt in Tuscaloosa?
An 11:45 a.m. kickoff means a brunch-and-football Saturday. Find a spot in our guide to sports bars in Tuscaloosa or the full Tuscaloosa bars guide, and check today’s bar and food specials.
You must be 21 or older to drink. Plan a safe ride home: UA students can call 348-RIDE (205-348-7433), or use Uber or Lyft.
Where is Alabama in the College Football Playoff rankings?
Alabama is No. 3 in the Nov. 10, 2026 CFP rankings, up from No. 5 in the first rankings on Nov. 3.
Who is No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings?
Georgia (8-1) is No. 1, followed by Utah (9-0), Alabama, UCLA (9-0) and Notre Dame.
When are the next CFP rankings released?
The next rankings are Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN. After that come Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and the final rankings on Sunday, Dec. 6.
Rankings are from the College Football Playoff selection committee, as published by AL.com and Saturday Down South; release dates are from NCAA.com. Own a bar or restaurant near campus? Sponsor our game recaps.
Clay.
As founder of TuscaloosaStudentHousing.com, he combines that local knowledge with hands-on research of the Tuscaloosa rental market to publish practical, honest guides for University of Alabama students living off campus.
