Alabama has been placed at No. 5 in the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings released on November 4, 2026, despite carrying two losses on its record.
The Crimson Tide's positioning in the top five marks a notable placement for a team with multiple defeats this early in the playoff selection process. The rankings, which determine the participants for the national championship playoff, were unveiled as the postseason picture begins to take shape.
Photography for the announcement was provided by David Leong Stephan Stroud via Fan Army.
