AP Top 25 Poll

#5 Alabama Crimson Tide

2023

Overall Record

12-1

Last Game

vs Georgia W 27-24

Conference Record

9-0

Next Game

@Michigan 01/01/2024

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) celebrates with head coach Jim Harbaugh after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 26-0. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Top-seeded Michigan returns to Rose Bowl to face Alabama in College Football Playoff semifinal

Top-seeded Michigan will face Alabama in the College Football Playoff semifinal to be played as the 110th edition of the Rose Bowl Game.

Alabama kicker Will Reichard (16) boots an extra point against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama kicker Will Reichard becomes NCAA’s career scoring leader

Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) runs as Georgia Tech linebacker Kyle Efford (44) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Loaded field of CFP contenders for last 4-team playoff fuels championship weekend drama

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) runs the ball against Chattanooga during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama tight end CJ Dippre (81) is looking to block in the foreground. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Milroe, No. 8 Alabama roll past FCS team Chattanooga, 66-10 for 9th straight win

Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) and quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)

No. 8 Alabama tries to maintain momentum, focus with visit from FCS team Chattanooga

Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) and quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)

No. 8 Alabama hosts FCS Chattanooga ahead of Iron Bowl

Alabama carries an eight-game winning streak into its home finale. The eighth-ranked Crimson Tide host FCS team Chattanooga at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe looks to throw during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Michelle Haas Hutchins)

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe shakes off benching, growing pains to account for 10 TDs the past 2 games

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has regained his starting spot and put together a string of impressive efforts to answer the critics.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe throws the ball against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 8 Alabama visits Kentucky looking to clinch SEC West title, Wildcats seek second straight win

No. 8 Alabama can clinch the SEC West if it beats Kentucky or No. 10 Mississippi loses. The Crimson Tide are coming off a 42-28 victory over LSU led by quarterback Jalen Milroe’s four rushing touchdowns and 155 yards.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe scores a running touchdown against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Milroe runs, passes No. 8 Alabama to 42-28 victory over No. 13 LSU, Daniels leaves with injury

Jalen Milroe rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns and passed for another 219 yards to lead No. 8 Alabama to a 42-28 victory over No. 13 LSU.

LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

No. 13 LSU visits No. 8 Alabama in matchup of SEC West contenders

Alabama and LSU are set to meet on Saturday night with both teams as usual vying for the SEC Western Division title.

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) runs for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

No. 17 Tennessee visits No. 11 Alabama for rivalry tilt a year after their dramatic top 10 showdown

Tennessee and Alabama bring two of the Southeastern Conference’s better defenses into Saturday’s showdown.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) looks for a passing outlet against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 11 Alabama hosts No. 17 Tennessee to top SEC slate. Vols have lost 9 in a row at Crimson Tide

No. 11 Alabama likely hasn’t forgotten what happened the last time it face No. 19 Tennessee. That’s when the Vols defeated the Crimson Tide 52-49 and a sea of happy, Orange-clad fans tore out the goal posts and paraded them out of Neyland Stadium.

McKinney accounts for 3 TDs to help Eastern Kentucky beat North Alabama 33-22

Parker McKinney passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, Joshua Carter had 138 yards rushing and a TD and Eastern Kentucky never trailed in its 32-22 win over North Alabama.

Alabama running back Jase McClellan (2) is tackled by Mississippi State linebacker DeShawn Page (0) after a short run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

No. 12 Alabama beats Mississippi State for 16th straight time, 40-17 in Starkville

Jalen Milroe was efficient at quarterback for No. 12 Alabama and the Crimson Tide scored touchdowns off two first-half interceptions in a 40-17 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday night.

Noah Kiani kicks 4 FGs, including 30-yarder in OT; Alcorn State beats Alabama State 23-20

Aaron Allen passed for 370 yards and two touchdowns and Noah Kiani kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime to help Alcorn State beat Alabama State 23-20.

Casey throws 4 touchdown passes in Alabama A&M’s 58-3 win over Division II Tuskegee

Quincy Casey threw for four touchdowns and Alabama A&M beat Tuskegee 58-3. Casey was 17-of-27 passing for 296 yards. Xavier Lankford came in to add a 42-yard TD pass.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban talks with quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 12 Alabama seeks 2-0 SEC start at last-place Mississippi State, which wants first league victory

Alabama’s first winning streak this season offers promise as it pursues offensive consistency. The No. 12 Crimson Tide hope to find the rhythm they’re used to at struggling Mississippi State, which looks to end a two-game slide and climb out of the SEC West basement.

Florida A&M extends home win streak to 17, tops Alabama State 23-10

Jeremy Moussa threw two first-half touchdowns and Isaiah Major added a 40-yard pick-six in the closing minutes as Florida A&M extended its home win streak to 17 games with a 23-10 win over Alabama State in a Southwestern Conference game.

Bauer runs for four TDs, throws for fifth to lead Central Michigan past South Alabama 34-30

Jase Bauer burst up the middle with 13 seconds left for his career-best fourth rushing touchdown to lift Central Michigan to a 34-30 win over South Alabama.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) lifts a fist as he celebrates a win over Mississippi after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Jalen Milroe, No. 13 Alabama’s defense key 24-10 win over No. 15 Ole Miss

Jalen Milroe and Alabama’s offense busted out of the doldrums in the second half and the 13th-ranked Crimson Tide’s defense was strong throughout in a 24-10 victory over No. 15 Mississippi.

Casey throws for 3 touchdowns, Alabama A&M defeats Arkansas-Pine Bluff 31-24

Quincy Casey threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to lead Alabama A&M to a 31-24 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin walks the sideline during the second half the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

Saban denies suggestion from Ole Miss’ Kiffin that Alabama has new defensive play-caller

Alabama coach Nick Saban says defensive coordinator Kevin Steele is still calling the plays. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin isn’t so sure.

Seay’s pick-6 sparks North Alabama to 20-7 win over Tennessee State

A.J. Seay gave North Alabama the lead for good with a 44-yard interception return and the Lions defeated Tennessee Tech 20-7.

Quarles 2 TDs carry Southern past Alabama A&M, 20-10

Gary Quarles caught a touchdown pass and ran for the game-winning score early in the third quarter as Southern posted a 20-10 win over Alabama A&M.

South Alabama running back La'Damian Webb (3) runs for a touchdown against Oklahoma State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)

Webb rushes for 151 yards, 2 TDs as South Alabama stuns Oklahoma State 33-7

La’Damian Webb ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns, and South Alabama stunned Oklahoma State 33-7 for its second-ever win over a Power Five opponent.

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) is sacked by South Florida defensive end Jason Vaughn during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Alabama is unrecognizable, raising the question: Will the Tide stay ranked?

Week 3 in college football was about just getting through it for most of the highly ranked teams. No. 1 Georgia needed a half to get rolling against South Carolina.

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Simpson, Williams help No. 10 Alabama shrug off slow start and beat South Florida 17-3

Roydell Williams rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown, helping third-string quarterback Ty Simpson and No. 10 Alabama shrug off a slow start and beat South Florida 17-3.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban takes to the field during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 10 Alabama looks to rebound from loss to Texas when Crimson Tide visits rebuilding South Florida

The daunting challenge South Florida faces hosting 10th-ranked Alabama isn’t lost on Alex Golesh. The first-year coach is rebuilding USF’s once-thriving program and understands Saturday’s nationally televised game against the Crimson Tide offers an opportunity to showcase what he’s trying to accompl

Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) and defensive lineman Vernon Broughton (45) celebrate a play against Rice during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas defense emerging as a dominant group for No. 4 Longhorns after 2 games

After a routine win over Rice to start the season, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian lamented no one seemed to be talking about how good the No. 4 Longhorns’ defense could be.

Victor Gabalis throws for 301 yards, 4 TDs to lead Tarleton State past North Alabama 52-31

Victor Gabalis passed for 301 yards and connected with Keylan Johnson for four touchdowns to help Tarleton State beat North Alabama 52-31 in a United Athletic Conference opener for both teams.

Morrow runs for 3 TDs, Langford throws 2 TD passes to Young; Alabama A&M beats Lane 51-13

Ryan Morrow ran for 191 yards and three touchdowns, Xavier Langford threw two TD passes to Cameron Young and Alabama A&M never trailed in the Bulldogs’ 51-13 win over Lane.

Jonero Scott runs for a pair of 4th-quarter TDs, Miles College beats Alabama State 21-17

Jonero Scott had a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown runs and Division II-level Miles College beat Alabama State 21-17.

Harris, Webb lead South Alabama to 35-17 win over SE Louisiana

Carter Bradley threw for 258 yards and a touchdown, La’Damian Webb ran for two scores and South Alabama overcame a slow start to beat Southeast Louisiana 35-17.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, center, celebrates with his team as they sing the school song after an NCAA college football game against Rice in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

No. 11 Texas and No. 3 Alabama meet again to battle for national stakes, not SEC supremacy. For now

Texas and Alabama aren’t Southeastern Conference rivals just yet. But the 11th-ranked Longhorns and No. 3 Crimson Tide are set for a big showdown as a prelude to those days, Texas is in its last Big 12 Conference season before joining Alabama in the SEC.

Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) past Rice cornerback Sean Fresch, right, after making a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

College football picks: The Longhorns and Aggies have opportunities to make statements on the road

Since splitting up 11 years ago, No. 11 Texas and No. 23 Texas A&M have traveled similarly underwhelming paths.