Alabama’s College Football Ranking Takes a Nosedive After Oklahoma Loss!
It’s a tough blow for Crimson Tide fans as Alabama’s football team experiences a significant drop in the latest college football rankings following their recent defeat. This is the reality of the game, and it shows how quickly things can change in the world of college football.
- Updated: November 16, 2025, at 1:06 p.m.
- Published: November 16, 2025, at 11:49 a.m.
The Crimson Tide, previously holding a promising position, has now slipped down the ladder. After their game against Oklahoma, the team’s ranking has been affected. They were at No. 4 before the game. But after the loss, Alabama is now positioned at No. 10 in both the AP Top 25 poll and the coaches’ poll.
Oklahoma, on the other hand, saw an increase in their rankings. They were previously at No. 10 in the coaches’ poll and No. 11 in the AP poll. Following their victory, they climbed to No. 8 in both rankings. This shift highlights the impact of each game on the overall standings.
Alabama’s record now stands at 8-2 overall and 6-1 in the SEC. The loss to Oklahoma, with a final score of 23-21, at Bryant-Denny Stadium, was a setback. This is a crucial moment for the team as they prepare for the remainder of the season.
Alabama has two more games on the schedule. They will first play their final home game against Eastern Illinois. The regular season will conclude with a game against Auburn. This upcoming game against Auburn could significantly impact Alabama’s chances of making it to the College Football Playoff if they lose.
AP Top 25 Poll – November 16
- Ohio State
- Indiana
- Texas A&M
- Georgia
- Ole Miss
- Texas Tech and Oregon
- Oklahoma
- Notre Dame
- Alabama
- BYU
- Vanderbilt
- Utah
- Miami
- Georgia Tech
- Southern Cal
- Texas
- Michigan
- Virginia
- Tennessee
- James Madison
- North Texas
- Missouri
- Tulane
- Houston
Coaches Poll Rankings – November 16
- Ohio State
- Indiana
- Texas A&M
- Georgia
- Oregon
- Ole Miss
- Texas Tech
- Oklahoma
- Notre Dame
- Alabama
- BYU
- Georgia Tech
- Vanderbilt
- Utah
- Miami
- Southern Cal
- Michigan
- Texas
- Virginia
- Tennessee
- Missouri
- James Madison
- North Texas
- Houston
- Tulane
Nick Kelly, the Alabama beat writer for AL.com and the Alabama Media Group, is the author of this report. In 2024, he was named Alabama Sportswriter of the Year by NSMA and was honored by the Football Writers Association of America with the Edward…
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