NEW YORK — The Alabama Crimson Tide inched its way up to the 11th spot in the new AP Top 25 football poll, released Sunday afternoon.
The Tide climbed past Miami and Clemson -- both of whom lost on Saturday -- though it's unclear whether Alabama can parlay its AP poll gains into a spot in the College Football Playoffs.
Alabama defeated rival Auburn 28-14 in the annual Iron Bowl showdown between the in-state rivals.
The team's CFP fate may hinge in part on where the University of Miami lands in Tuesday's rankings. Miami (10-2) has fewer losses, but did not beat a ranked team, while Alabama defeated four ranked opponents.
The Hurricanes are three spots below the Tide in the AP poll.
A Clemson win in the ACC Championship game could also be bad news for Alabama, as it could send both Clemson and runner-up SMU to the playoff -- at the Crimson Tide's expense.
Undefeated Oregon (12-0) sits atop the latest rankings, followed by Texas (11-1), Penn State (11-1), Notre Dame (11-1), and Georgia (10-2).
Tennessee moved up one spot, going from No. 7 to No. 6 on Sunday afternoon, following their crucial victory against Vanderbilt.
The Vols took down the Commodores, 36-23 in a hard-fought game. The win greatly increases their chances of being seen again in the playoffs.
Here are the top 25 teams with their rankings and records:
- Oregon (12-0, Big Ten)
- Texas (11-1, Southeastern)
- Penn State (11-1, Big Ten)
- Notre Dame (11-1, IA Independents)
- Georgia (10-2, Southeastern)
- Tennessee (10-2, Southeastern)
- Ohio State (10-2, Big Ten)
- SMU (11-1, Atlantic Coast)
- Indiana (11-1, Big Ten)
- Boise State (11-1, Mountain West)
- Alabama (9-3, Southeastern)
- Arizona State (10-2, Big 12)
- South Carolina (9-3, Southeastern)
- Miami (FL) (10-2, Atlantic Coast)
- Ole Miss (9-3, Southeastern)
- Iowa State (10-2, Big 12)
- BYU (10-2, Big 12)
- Clemson (9-3, Atlantic Coast)
- UNLV (10-2, Mountain West)
- Colorado (9-3, Big 12)
- Illinois (9-3, Big Ten)
- Missouri (9-3, Southeastern)
- Syracuse (9-3, Atlantic Coast)
- Army (10-1, American Athletic)
- Memphis (10-2, American Athletic)
