Alabama head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide earned its second statement win Saturday against Texas A&M at Kyle Field. Alabama clicked on offense and defense, defeating the Aggies 41-23. The Crimson Tide returns to a No. 8 ranking in both Coaches’ and AP Poll.
Louisiana State University (6-0) is the only Southeastern Conference program in the top 10 with Alabama, sitting at No. 5. Tennessee will face the Crimson Tide this weekend at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Listed below is the Coaches’ Poll for week eight, according to ESPN.
- Ohio State Buckeyes
- Baylor Bears
- Utah Utes
- TCU Horned Frogs
- LSU Tigers
- Clemson Tigers
- Michigan State Spartans
- Alabama Crimson Tide (#8, also in AP)
- Florida State Seminoles
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Stanford Cardinal
- Oklahoma State
- Iowa Hawkeyes
- Florida Gators
- Oklahoma Sooners
- Texas A&M Aggies
- Memphis Tigers
- Michigan Wolverines
- California Golden Bears
- Toledo Rockets
- Duke Blue Devils
- Houston Cougars
- Mississippi Rebels
- Temple Owls
- Georgia Bulldogs
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