Alabama tumbles to No. 10 in latest College Football Playoff rankings after loss to Oklahoma

November 19, 2025 - In a dramatic shake-up of the College Football Playoff (CFP) landscape, the Alabama Crimson Tide have fallen six spots to No. 10 in the latest rankings following a narrow 23–21 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners. Once perched at No. 4 and considered a strong contender for a playoff berth, Alabama's postseason hopes now hang in the balance.

The Fallout from Week 12

- Alabama's record now stands at 8–2 overall and 6–1 in SEC play, with the loss to Oklahoma marking a critical blow to their playoff aspirations.

- The Sooners, previously ranked No. 11, surged to No. 8 after their win in Tuscaloosa, further crowding the playoff picture.

- Alabama is now the fifth-highest ranked SEC team, trailing Georgia (No. 4), Texas A&M (No. 3), Ole Miss (No. 6), and Texas Tech (No. 5).

Top of the Rankings

The top three teams remained unchanged:

- No. 1 Ohio State (10–0), fresh off a dominant win over UCLA.

- No. 2 Indiana (11–0), continuing their undefeated streak.

- No. 3 Texas A&M (10–0), narrowly escaping South Carolina with a 31–30 victory.

Georgia climbed to No. 4 after a convincing 35–10 win over Texas, while Oregon and Notre Dame round out the top ten at No. 7 and No. 9 respectively.

What's Next for Alabama?

Alabama's path to the playoff is now murky:

- They face Eastern Illinois this Saturday, a likely win that won't move the needle much.

- The real test comes in the Iron Bowl against Auburn on Nov. 29, a must-win game to stay in contention.

- With the new 12-team playoff format, Alabama remains in the mix as an at-large team, but their margin for error is razor-thin.SEC Shake-Up

The SEC's dominance in the rankings is clear, but internal cannibalization could cost the conference a playoff spot. Alabama's drop, combined with Georgia's rise and Oklahoma's surge, has created a volatile middle tier where one more loss could be fatal.

If Alabama hopes to claw back into the top eight, they'll need not only to win out but also hope for stumbles from teams like Notre Dame, Oregon, and Oklahoma.