Alabama Football Dropped to Number Seven
The Crimson Tide fell in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll following a narrow home loss to Georgia.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Football
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Alabama now holds the number seven ranking in the US LBM Coaches Poll after losing 20-17 to Georgia. The Crimson Tide currently maintain a 5-1 overall record and a 3-1 mark in SEC play.
Why it matters
The recent defeat at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium significantly impacts the team standing in the national rankings. Alabama is currently positioned as the third-highest ranked team with a single loss.
Alabama holds a 5-1 overall record following a 20-17 loss to Georgia, who currently maintains the number one national ranking. The team is now ranked seventh in the US LBM Coaches Poll, making them the third-highest ranked one-loss program.
The players
Alabama Crimson Tide
The University of Alabama football team competes in the Southeastern Conference.
Georgia Bulldogs
The University of Georgia football team competes in the Southeastern Conference and currently holds the number one national ranking.
The details
The Crimson Tide struggled in their recent matchup against Georgia at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, resulting in a three-point defeat. This result shifted the team standing in the national poll while they prepare for future conference competition.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: The US LBM Coaches Poll was released.
October 17, 2026: Alabama plays Tennessee in Knoxville.
Season Trajectory
This loss disrupts Alabama's standing in the 2026 college football season rankings and complicates their path through the SEC. The result impacts the team's standing relative to national leaders as they look toward future matchups.
The drop to number seven affects the team standing in the playoff picture and their relative position within the SEC. This loss puts additional pressure on the team to perform in upcoming games to improve their ranking before the season concludes.
The takeaway
Maintaining a strong conference record remains the primary focus for the team following this loss. Fans and analysts will closely watch the upcoming game against Tennessee to see how the team rebounds from their current standing.
What happens next
Alabama plays against Tennessee in Knoxville on October 17, 2026.
Further reading
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