Alabama Ranks No. 9 in Latest Coaches Poll
Alabama holds the No. 9 spot after an idle week, with Miami leading the poll at No. 1.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
Alabama was ranked No. 9 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll, receiving no first-place votes. Miami is ranked No. 1, receiving 68 first-place votes.
Why it matters
The ranking places Alabama among the top teams ahead of its matchup with No. 15 LSU, which will shape its position in the poll. Coaches' votes determine the standings in this poll.
The latest US LBM Coaches Poll shows Alabama at No. 9 with no first-place votes, while Miami holds the top spot with 68 first-place votes and Georgia received 4 first-place votes. The poll does not show how the ranking will shift after upcoming games.
The players
Alabama Crimson Tide
The University of Alabama's football program, a longtime power in the Southeastern Conference known for its national championship history.
LSU Tigers
Louisiana State University's football program, a Southeastern Conference team based in Baton Rouge with a strong recent national profile.
The details
Alabama had an idle week before the latest poll was released, and the ranking reflects coaches' votes. Other teams receiving votes include South Carolina with 91 votes and Florida with 81 votes.
Timeline
Latest US LBM Coaches Poll ranking released on Nov. 1, 2026, placing Alabama at No. 9.
Alabama faces No. 15 LSU at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Season Trajectory
Alabama's No. 9 position in the US LBM Coaches Poll places it within the national contender tier as the season moves toward its Southeastern Conference matchup with No. 15 LSU. The ranking is based on coaches' votes, and a win or loss against LSU could shift the program's standing for the rest of the season.
Alabama's ranking in the coaches' poll affects how the team is viewed in the national picture heading into its matchup with LSU on Saturday. The result of that game will factor into how Alabama is positioned in upcoming weekly polls.
The takeaway
Track Alabama's weekly position in the coaches' poll to see how its result against LSU changes its national standing. Rankings reflect coaches' votes and can shift quickly after each game.
What happens next
Alabama plays No. 15 LSU at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which may affect its position in future coaches' poll rankings.
Further reading
Read more in our Football section for Alabama's standing and upcoming schedule.
