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Where Alabama ranks in Coaches Poll after beating Kentucky

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Justin Smith
September 13, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Red Morgan (6) celebrates during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s ranking has been updated in the Coaches Poll after the Tide defeated the Wildcats 45-17 thanks to a dominant second half. The Tide moved up two spots to No. 10.

Alabama football was ranked No. 11 in the Preseason Coaches Poll. The Tide dropped to No. 12 after beating East Carolina to kick off the 2026 season.

Florida State will travel to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CST, and the game will be broadcast on ABC.

The Tide opened as an 18.5-point favorite over the Seminoles. Florida State beat Alabama to start the 2025 football season.

Justin Smith( Managing Editor, Director of Recruiting )

Justin Smith is the Managing Editor and Lead Writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine with over 10 years of writing experience & expertise. Smith has consistently delivered high quality, extensively researched information on the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide football team that fans can trust. Smith is official credentialed media with the University of Alabama under Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He is also the Director of Recruiting for Touchdown Enterprises, specializing in scouting and analyzing high school recruits around the nation, specifically focusing on recruits within the state of Alabama.

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