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Tennessee moves up in the polls after beating Alabama

Tennessee’s 26-10 upset victory over Alabama on Saturday sent shockwaves through college football’s top 25 rankings, vaulting the Volunteers into the national conversation. The win improved Tennessee’s record to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in SEC play, propelling them from the lower tiers into the No.

11 spot in the latest AP poll. Alabama, once a top contender, dropped to No.

13 after the loss, while Miami (FL) capitalized on a narrow win over Florida State to claim the No. 1 ranking with 40 first-place votes.

BYU also surged to No. 2 following their upset of Notre Dame, reshuffling the top five alongside Ohio State, Georgia, and Indiana—all teams now positioned strongly as the College Football Playoff rankings approach.

The weekend’s results have dramatically altered the playoff picture, with Tennessee now a legitimate threat to secure a playoff berth despite their midseason stumble against Kentucky.

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