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Alabama somehow comes in at No. 5 in CFP rankings, and the public wants to know why

The College Football Playoff selection committee’s first rankings of the season have sparked immediate backlash, with Alabama’s placement at No. 5 drawing sharp criticism from fans and analysts alike.

The Crimson Tide’s resume includes dominant wins over Kentucky (45-17 on the road), South Carolina (49-18), and Mississippi State (56-23), yet their only loss this season came to Georgia (20-17 at home), a result still debated for its context. Meanwhile, Tennessee—who defeated Alabama 26-10 in Knoxville and share the same 6-2 record—was ranked 13 spots lower, fueling accusations of SEC bias and a perceived lack of fairness in the committee’s evaluation.

The Volunteers’ only losses were by a field goal or less, while Alabama’s opponents outside the top 15 have all lost to higher-ranked teams, raising questions about whether the Tide’s recent play truly justifies their ranking. The committee’s decision may face further scrutiny if Alabama loses in its upcoming games against Louisiana State or Auburn.

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