what rank is alabama football
As of the 2025 college football season standings (latest ESPN rankings from March 2026), Alabama football is ranked No. 9 in the country with an 11-4 record.
Quick Scoop: Alabama Football Rankings Breakdown
Ranking Source| Alabama's Rank| Record| Points| Trend
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ESPN 2025 Final Rankings| No. 9| 11-4| 1,065| ↑ 2 5
AP Top 25 (Nov 2025)| No. 10| 7-1| 1,385| — 37
Coaches Poll (Sep 2025)| No. 11| —| —| — 1
ESPN Post-Spring (May 2024)| No. 7| —| —| — 2
Key Context About Alabama's 2025 Season
- Head Coach : Kalen DeBoer (in his first year after replacing Nick Saban)
- Season Highlights :
- Beat Georgia on the road (statement win)
* Won the Iron Bowl 27-20 over Auburn
* Defeated Tennessee 37-20, clinching bowl eligibility for **22 straight years**
* Won 6 consecutive games after opening loss to Florida State
- SEC Competition : Alabama is one of 10 SEC teams ranked, including Georgia (No. 6), Ole Miss (No. 3), and Texas A&M (No. 8)
Why the Rank Matters
Alabama finished the 2025 season as the 9th-best team nationally , competing for SEC title and playoff berth expectations despite the coaching transition. Their 11-4 record and upward trend (moved up 2 spots) shows the program remains competitive under DeBoer.
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