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Alabama's New Top 25 Ranking After Loss Sparks Outrage
Alabama football lost to Oklahoma on Saturday night and dropped in the latest Top 25 polls as a result. But did the Crimson Tide drop far enough? Kalen DeBoer's team fell to Brent Venables' team at home on Saturday night.
Tied with Oklahoma at No. 10 in last week's rankings, Texas moved back eight spots to No. 18 after falling at Georgia, 35-10. The Longhorns trailed 14-10 after the third quarter before the Bulldogs ran away in the final frame with two touchdown passes and a touchdown rush from quarterback Gunner Stockton.
There might still be a path to the College Football Playoff for Alabama football, even with a loss to Auburn in the Iron Bowl.
Oklahoma players sang "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Dixieland Delight" in the postgame locker room after beating the Crimson Tide.
Why Jalen Hurts left Alabama for Oklahoma transfer in legendary college football career originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Jalen Hurts was a star at Alabama, and his job was taken anyway. So then he went and became an even bigger star at Oklahoma.
Defensive backs Devon Jordan, Jaydan Hardy and Reggie Powers III were some of the Sooners' most impactful players against the Crimson Tide.
Alabama dominated Oklahoma at times but lost its first homecoming game in 22 years with five logic-defying moments.
The journey of Alabama's season didn't change much with loss to Oklahoma, but vibes were harpooned and perception polluted.
This article was originally published on www.si.com as AP Top 25 Poll: Alabama Plummets Following Tight Loss to Oklahoma in Tuscaloosa.