Where Alabama Football is Ranked in the First College Football Playoff Ranking

Alabama football is currently on a seven-game winning streak and remains in contention for major season goals despite an opening loss to Florida State. The Crimson Tide holds a 5-0 record in the Southeastern Conference and is set to face Eastern Illinois and three additional conference opponents. Alabama is ranked No. 4 in both the AP Top 25 Poll and the Coaches Poll, boasting a 7-1 overall record.

The College Football Playoff committee released its first rankings of the season, placing Alabama at No. 4. This positions the Crimson Tide for a potential return to the playoffs after missing the inaugural 12-team bracket last season. Alabama has participated in the College Football Playoff eight times since its inception in 2014, securing three national championships during this period.

The playoff format includes 12 teams, with the top five conference champions receiving automatic bids. The top four seeds will receive a first-round bye, while seeds five through eight will host on-campus games against teams ranked nine to twelve