Alabama Rises in Coaches Poll

Alabama won a thrilling game over the Georgia Bulldogs, holding off Georgia's comeback attempt to earn the first-ranked win of the Kalen DeBoer era, 41-34.

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The coaches recognized Alabama's performance, and that was reflected in the coaches poll, released on Sunday.

Alabama rose from No. 4 to No. 2 in the coaches poll, behind only the Texas Longhorns.

The full Coaches Poll:

1. Texas (29)
2. Alabama (19)
3. Ohio State (7)
4. Tennessee
5. Georgia
6. Oregon
7. Penn State
8. Miami (FL)
9. Missouri
10. Michigan
11. Ole Miss
12. LSU
13. Notre Dame
14. Clemson
15. USC
16. Iowa State
17. Oklahoma
18. Utah
19. BYU
20. Kansas State
21. Texas A&M
22. Louisville
23. UNLV
24. Indiana
25. Illinois

Alabama still has games against No. 4 Tennessee, No. 9 Missouri, No. 12 LSU, and No. 17 Oklahoma on its schedule.