Alabama just rocketed into the top four of the updated CBS Sports 138, a ranking of every FBS team, and the SEC is absolutely running the show right now. The Crimson Tide are red hot, pushing the conversation for the No. 1 spot as they gear up for a monster showdown with Georgia this weekend. Our panel of CBS Sports and 247Sports experts can definitely agree on one thing: Alabama is one of the hottest teams in the country.
The SEC Has Taken Over the Top Tier of Rankings
This isn’t just a casual push, folks. Alabama’s rise keeps the SEC absolutely stacked at the top. Think about it: three of the top four spots, five of the top 10, and a mind-blowing nine of the top 20 teams in the rankings are all from the SEC. That’s pure dominance, plain and simple. Even with Florida dropping outside the top 10 following a shockingly uncompetitive performance at Missouri, the SEC isn’t just holding strong, it’s tightening its grip on college football. Texas holds onto the No. 1 spot, with Georgia at No. 2, Miami at No. 3, and then Alabama rolling in at No. 4, up from No. 7. Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Indiana round out the next few spots.
The College Football Logjam Is Real, Experts Are Head-Scratching
While the top is all about SEC power, things get wild in the middle. Our experts are dealing with some real headaches trying to slot teams inside the top 30. How do you rank a Florida team that beat Ole Miss but then lost to Missouri? Or an Oregon team that took down USC only to lose to Oklahoma State? It’s chaos! There’s a massive logjam of teams between No. 20 and No. 40, which just shows how tight the competition truly is outside the elite. We’re talking about roughly 30 teams that the experts consider “top 25 quality” this week. From Iowa at No. 19 to Nebraska at No. 28, every single team in that range has an average ballot ranking better than 25.0. That’s insane parity, and with so few conference games done, it’s only going to get crazier.
And check out some of the teams making moves! Arizona (+11) jumped to No. 35 after handing Cincinnati its first loss of the season. This 4-1 Wildcats team might be light on power conference wins right now, but they’re absolutely capable of rising even higher in Big 12 play. Then there’s Minnesota (+10) sitting at No. 34. They’ve reset their place in the Big Ten after back-to-back wins against Washington and Michigan. Those are big wins, and our voters definitely noticed!
The Road Ahead: Alabama vs. Georgia, Round One?
So, what’s next? All eyes are on that Alabama vs. Georgia showdown this weekend. With Alabama pushing hard for that No. 1 spot, this game is absolutely massive. It’s an early season test that could completely reshape the top of the rankings. Get ready, because the SEC isn’t just making noise, they’re laying down the law, and we’re just getting started watching this insane college football season unfold.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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