Coaches’ Poll Top 25: Alabama moves back into the top 10, Miami falls in the college football rankings

Alabama shot back into the top 10 of the coaches’ poll after defeating LSU 42-13 to land at No. 9 in the rankings. The Tigers fell nine spots in the rankings to No. 22 after the loss, shaking up the SEC’s race for the College Football Playoff.

Additionally, Miami suffered greatly from its first loss of the season against Georgia Tech. The Hurricanes fell from No. 4 to No. 12, just one spot ahead of their ACC opponent SMU, which is tied with Boise State at No. 13. With all 55 first-place votes, Oregon now has a stranglehold on No. 1. No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Texas, No. 4 Tennessee and No. 5 Penn State round out the top group.

At the bottom of the field, Louisville jumped back into the rankings at No. 24 and South Carolina, at No. 23, moved up five spots to No. 23 after defeating Vanderbilt. Iowa State remains just at No. 25 in the group after a crushing loss to Kansas, its second in a row.

Here’s a look at the full Week 12 Coaches Poll with first-place votes in parentheses.

1. Oregon (55)
2. Ohio State
3. Texas
4. Tennessee
5. Penn State
6. Indiana
7. Notre Dame
8. BYU
9. Alabama
10. Georgia
11. Ole Miss
12. Miami
13. SMU
14. Boise State
15. Texas A&M
16. Clemson
17. army
18. Washington state
19. Kansas State
20. Colorado
21. Missouri
22. LSU
23. South Carolina
24. Louisville
25. Iowa State

Others receiving votes: Tulane 85; Louisiana 42; Arizona State 30; Pittsburgh 28; UNLV 17; Memphis 11; Navy 3; James Madison 2; Illinois 2; Duke 1