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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.

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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 10+ 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.

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