Alabama is No. 9 and Notre Dame is now No. 10 even though both teams won in Week 14. That move could be significant, especially if Alabama loses to Georgia.

Let's also pull back the big picture: It's a 12-team playoff. The first four out right now - BYU, Miami, Texas, Vanderbilt - are all 10-2 (or 11-1 in BYU's case) and playoff-worthy.

The Tide will face Chattanooga in 2026 following a mutual agreement with the USF Bulls. Alabama has also scheduled a future matchup with Marshall.

The penultimate College Football Playoff selection committee rankings have been revealed ahead of conference title games.

There was not much to debate entering Week 14 of the college football season, but there is plenty to ponder following the regular season finale. Multiple teams earned their spot in conference championship weekend,

The Crimson Tide football program announced Tuesday, Dec. 2 it would move its 2026 meeting with the Bulls to 2032 and replace the game with one against Chattanooga. Alabama signed a three-game contract with South Florida on April 4, 2019. The Crimson Tide beat the Bulls in each of the first two meetings in 2023 and 2024.

The outcome of Alabama's SEC title game against Georgia on Saturday could reorder the CFP at-large spots and SEC bowl slots.

As early signing day nears, what are some needs for Alabama football in its 2026 class? Here's what you need to know.

Texas A&M fell four spots from No. 3 to No. 7 in the next-to-last College Football Playoff rankings after the Aggies' loss to Texas. The Aggies are still safely in the field and in line to host a first-round game.

The Crimson Tide looks to win the program's 12th conference championship game and lock up the SEC Championship.