Alabama’s defense dominated last week in its 34-0 shutout win over Louisiana-Monroe; however, it was not enough to move Alabama forward in the USA Today Coaches’ Poll.

Arkansas and Vanderbilt nearly pulled out stunning upsets over Texas A&M and Mississippi.

Florida handled business against Tennessee, securing a 28-27 victory. Seven Southeastern Conference programs remain in the top 25, including Alabama at No. 13. A showdown with Georgia next Saturday will be a crucial game. Alabama must find an identity on offense.

Listed below is the new top 25 rankings for week five, according to USA Today.

1. Ohio State Buckeyes
2. Michigan State Spartans
3. TCU Horned Frogs
4. Baylor Bears
5. Mississippi Rebels
6. Georgia Bulldogs
7. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
8. LSU Tigers
9. Florida State Seminoles
10. UCLA Bruins
11. Clemson Tigers
12. Utah Utes
13. Alabama Crimson Tide
14. Oklahoma Sooners
15. Texas A&M Aggies
16. USC Trojans
17. Northwestern Wildcats
18. Wisconsin Badgers
19. Oklahoma State Cowboys
20. Stanford Cardinal
21. West Virginia Mountaineers
22. Mississippi State Bulldogs
23. Florida Gators
24. California Golden Bears
25. Oregon Ducks

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine and SB Nation. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @ESPN_Future.

Stephen M. Smith

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.