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Has Kalen DeBoer discussed Alabama football’s CFP ranking with players?

Alabama football is ranked No. 5 in the College Football Playoff ranking at 6-2. The ranking has been met with mixed reactions from many. Kalen DeBoer was asked if he discussed the ranking with Alabama players on “Hey Coach.” “We haven’t talked about it,” DeBoer said.

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Former Alabama RB says Tide is a top 5 team but not playing like one

Former Alabama football running back, Trent Richardson feels the Crimson Tide is a top-five team in the country, but they have not done a good job proving it.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 4

Paul Finebaum rips CFP committee, criticizes Alabama's ranking in fiery rant: 'Makes no sense'

Paul Finebaum, also known as "the voice of the SEC," is not happy about the way the College Football Playoff committee went about its business for the reveal of its initial rankings.

CFP chairman Hunter Yurachek's explanation for Alabama-Tennessee gap falls short

3 big questions raised by the first College Football Playoff rankings

CFP rankings tiers: How much danger are country's top 10 teams in heading into November schedule?

Overrated, underrated or properly rated? Evaluating all 12 teams in the initial CFP rankings

Can you name the top 15 rushers in Alabama Crimson Tide history?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 4

Why This Will Be the Most Chaotic Week for Alabama in CFP Rankings: Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Quinnen Williams News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 4

Cross Country, Quinnen Williams Headline Crimson Tide Athletes of the Week

Alabama cross country swept the SEC Championship in Columbia, Mo., last week, with the men repeating as conference champions and the women claiming their first title since 2024.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / The Spun / November 4

College Football Playoff Committee Explains Controversial Alabama Ranking

Tuesday was a pretty good day for fans of red in the state of Alabama. Republicans retained their major offices in the general election and the Alabama Crimson Tide were stunningly named the No.

Greg McElroy News / A to Z Sports / November 4

ESPN’s Greg McElroy delivered a blunt message about why Tennessee isn’t getting more respect in the CFP rankings and it’ll frustrate Vols fans

The Tennessee Vols are ranked No. 13 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, eight spots behind the Alabama Crimson Tide. Tennessee fans — and college football fans in general — are having trouble understanding why the Vols are ranked No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / The Spun / November 4

College Football Playoff Called Out For Favoring Alabama Over Tennessee

The College Football Playoff selection committee isn’t receiving a ton of love this week due to its questionable ranking for Alabama. On Tuesday night, the first CFP rankings of the 2026 season were released on ESPN.

Why Alabama Lost to Tennessee But Ranks Higher in College Football Playoff Rankings

The first College Football Playoff rankings placed the Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 5 and Tennessee Volunteers at No. 13, creating one of the biggest gaps between two teams with the same record.

Jason Richardson had a great reaction to his son’s windmill dunk

Former NBA dunk king Jason Richardson’s son, Jaxon Richardson, has hops, too, and he showed it right away in his college basketball debut. Jaxon left everyone in the building buzzing after taking off and throwing down a windmill dunk during the first half of Tuesday’s game between the No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 4

Committee Explains Why Two-Loss Alabama Earned Top-Five College Football Playoff Rank

Alabama is the talk of the college football world after landing at No. 5 in the first College Football Playoff committee rankings on Tuesday night. The two-loss Crimson Tide came in above the likes of Notre Dame, BYU, and undefeated UCLA.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 4

CFP chairman Hunter Yurachek's explanation for Alabama-Tennessee gap falls short

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee clearly doesn't weigh on-field results as much as it claims.

Overrated, underrated or properly rated? Evaluating all 12 teams in the initial CFP rankings

3 big questions raised by the first College Football Playoff rankings

How to watch college football Super Six Saturday's massive top-25 slate

Can you name the top 15 rushers in Alabama Crimson Tide history?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 4

Biggest takeaway from Alabama defeating Sam Houston

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats in dominating fashion tonight. Alabama won by a final score of 96-74, as transfer forward Drew Fielder and sophomore London Jemison led the way with a team high 15 points.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / November 3

The real reason why the Alabama Crimson Tide comes in at No. 5 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings

The Alabama Crimson Tide landed inside the top five of the first College Football Playoff rankings, and even plenty of fans in Tuscaloosa were caught off guard.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 3

Reacting to Alabama's Stunning College Football Playoff Committee Ranking

Watch the above video to hear Alabama Crimson Tide on SI beat writer Theo Fernandez's reaction to Alabama's initial College Football Playoff committee ranking.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / November 4

What to expect in the second half of Alabama vs. Sam Houston

The Crimson Tide currently lead the Sam Houston Bearkats 40-29 at halftime of tonight’s season opener at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama got off to an extremely slow start on the offensive end of the floor against the Bearkats.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 3

College Football Playoff Explains Controversial Ranking Alabama Over Tennessee

The one thing we know about the first College Football Playoff rankings ? The selection committee really, really likes what the SEC is putting on the field this season.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / November 4

Calls Mount Against CFP After Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Unexpectedly Favored

The College Football Playoff committee just made a mockery of its own rankings. Despite two losses, Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama somehow cracked the top five, leapfrogging teams with cleaner résumés.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 3

Where Alabama Landed in First 2026 College Football Playoff Ranking

The first College Football Playoff poll of the 2026 season has been released. Every week from now until the unveiling of the 12-team field in December, the committee will rank its top 12 teams and have them announced on ESPN.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 30

USC reportedly has Kalen DeBoer in mind for potential HC change

USC reportedly has Alabama's Kalen DeBoer in mind for potential coaching change

One of the major storylines to watch during the remainder of the college football season is the possible departure of USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley.

Dave Aranda reveals classy goodbye to Baylor Bears

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes a big decision on his future amid knee injury

Missouri gets timely boost as Ahmad Hardy prepares to make season debut

Another day, another embarrassment in Colorado for Deion Sanders

Colorado QB Julian Lewis hospitalized after medical emergency