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AP top 25 poll: Alabama rises, Georgia falls in college football rankings for Week 12
A weekend full of prove-it moments and some consequential upsets has AP top 25 voters reconsidering who belongs where, resulting in some notable changes in the college football rankings as we move into the Week 12 games.
One fifth of last week’s AP ranked teams lost their games over the weekend, including two of the top-four teams in the country, leaving voters with some big decisions to make.
Winners and losers in statement games across the SEC swapped places in this week’s AP rankings, as Alabama and Ole Miss moved up the poll, while Georgia and LSU slid down, as other SEC and Big Ten hopefuls took advantage of the movement around the top-10.
Ohio State moved back into the No. 2 position while Texas jumped to No. 3 and Big Ten hopefuls Penn State and Indiana inched into the top-five.
Where do things stand in the updated AP top 25 college football rankings this week?
Let’s take a look at what teams moved up, who tumbled down, and who stayed put, in the Week 12 poll, according to AP top 25 voters.
First-place votes in parentheses
- Oregon (62)
- Ohio State
- Texas
- Penn State
- Indiana
- Tennessee
- BYU
- Notre Dame
- Alabama
- Ole Miss
- Georgia
- Miami
- Boise State
- SMU
- Texas A&M
- Army
- Clemson
- Colorado
- Washington State
- Kansas State
- LSU
- Louisville
- South Carolina
- Missouri
- Tulane
How did we do? Our prediction for the AP top 25 rankings
These teams got votes on the AP top 25 ballots this week, but not enough to qualify for the official rankings
Iowa State 92, Arizona State 35, Pittsburgh 18, UL-Lafayette 14, UNLV 10.
LSU (Down 7). A big drop for the Tigers after they were effectively eliminated from College Football Playoff after an ugly loss at home against Alabama.
Ole Miss (Up 6). Some strong defense helped stymie Georgia in the signature win of Lane Kiffin’s career, one that puts the Rebels back in the playoff conversation.
Georgia (Down 9). Likewise for the Bulldogs, who plummeted from the No. 2 spot in the rankings outside the top 10 after a big loss at Ole Miss that puts their playoff hopes in some peril heading into a date against CFP hopeful Tennessee.
Indiana (Up 3). A closer game than most for the Hoosiers, but a 5-point win against Michigan at home that results in IU’s first-ever 10-win season, and an undefeated record as playoff selection looms, but a date at Ohio State in two weeks.
Miami (Down 8). Cam Ward didn’t have enough to pull off another second-half comeback in the Hurricanes’ first loss of the season, at Georgia Tech, and there are legitimate questions around whether this defense is playoff-caliber going forward.
Colorado (Up 3). A statement win for Coach Prime at Texas Tech that puts the Buffaloes into second place in the Big 12 title picture and showed they have some credible defensive firepower to go with that potent offense led by Shedeur Sanders.
And then there were four.
Miami couldn’t pull off another second-half comeback this time, falling on the road against Georgia Tech and dropping out of the top spot in the ACC standings.
Who remains perfect this week?
Big Ten: Oregon, Indiana
Big 12: BYU
AAC: Army
More … ESPN top 25 college football rankings for Week 12
And … Week 12 Coaches Poll top 25 rankings
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How to buy Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Mercer Bears tickets
The No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide take on an FCS opponent, the Mercer Bears (9-1), at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
If you are in the market for Crimson Tide vs. Bears tickets, information is available below.
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Alabama Crimson Tide schedule
- Week 1: Aug. 31 vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 63-0 win
- Week 2: Sept. 7 vs. South Florida Bulls, 42-16 win
- Week 3: Sept. 14 at Wisconsin Badgers, 42-10 win
- Week 5: Sept. 28 vs. Georgia Bulldogs, 41-34 win
- Week 6: Oct. 5 at Vanderbilt Commodores, 40-35 loss
- Week 7: Oct. 12 vs. South Carolina Gamecocks, 27-25 win
- Week 8: Oct. 19 at Tennessee Volunteers, 24-17 loss
- Week 9: Oct. 26 vs. Missouri Tigers, 34-0 win
- Week 11: Nov. 9 at LSU Tigers, 42-13 win
- Week 12: Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. ET vs. Mercer Bears
- Week 13: Nov. 23 at Oklahoma Sooners
- Week 14: Nov. 30 vs. Auburn Tigers
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Alabama Crimson Tide stats
- From an offensive standpoint, Alabama ranks 34th in the FBS with 430.4 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 43rd in total defense (338.3 yards allowed per contest).
- The Crimson Tide have been finding success on both offense and defense, ranking 13th-best in scoring offense (38.1 points per game) and 14th-best in scoring defense (18 points allowed per game).
- Alabama is putting up 238 passing yards per game on offense (57th in the FBS), and ranks 38th on defense with 198.3 passing yards allowed per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, the Crimson Tide rank 31st in the FBS with 192.4 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 57th in rushing yards allowed per contest (140).
Mercer Bears schedule
- Week 1: Aug. 29 vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose, 63-10 win
- Week 2: Sept. 7 at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 31-2 win
- Week 3: Sept. 14 at Chattanooga Mocs, 10-3 win
- Week 4: Sept. 21 vs. The Citadel Bulldogs, 38-21 win
- Week 5: Sept. 28 at Wofford Terriers, 22-3 win
- Week 7: Oct. 12 vs. Princeton Tigers, 34-7 win
- Week 8: Oct. 19 at Samford Bulldogs, 55-35 loss
- Week 9: Oct. 26 vs. Western Carolina Catamounts, 44-34 win
- Week 10: Nov. 2 vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 37-31 win
- Week 11: Nov. 9 at VMI Keydets, 34-0 win
- Week 12: Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. ET at Alabama Crimson Tide
- Week 13: Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. ET vs. Furman Paladins
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Mercer Bears stats
- Mercer has been keeping opposing offenses in check on defense, allowing just 296.5 total yards per game (11th-best). Offensively, it ranks 26th by racking up 409.7 total yards per game.
- The Bears have been productive on both offense and defense this season, ranking 16th-best in points per game (34.8) and eighth-best in points allowed per game (16.6).
- With 233.2 passing yards per game on offense, Mercer ranks 33rd in the FCS. On defense, it ranks 97th, allowing 239.1 passing yards per contest.
- The Bears rank 30th in the FCS with 176.5 rushing yards per game, but they’ve been carried by their defense, which ranks best by allowing just 57.4 rushing yards per contest.
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Alabama Guard Latrell Wrightsell’s Second Half Shooting Keeps Crimson Tide Unbeaten
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The No. 2 Alabama basketball team survived an early season scare on Monday night as the Crimson Tide defeated the McNeese State Cowboys 72-64 to stay unbeaten through the season’s first three games.
Alabama endured an over nine-minute field goal drought in the second half but was able to scrape together just enough offense to hang on for the win. Who shouldered the load offensively for the Crimson Tide in the middle of their second half struggles? Graduate guard Latrell Wrightsell.
Wrightsell scored a season-high 15 points along with two rebounds and two assists as his season continues to warm up. The veteran guard missed significant portions of the offseason with injury and started the season a bit slow, making just two of his first 13 three-point attempts in his first two games. His shooting stroke looked to have returned on Monday as he made five-of-nine from beyond the arc, including four in the second half to ensure an Alabama victory.
“Yeah, I mean, this is what we expected him to be,” Nate Oats said. “He’s another one that missed the exhibitions with an injury so he’s just now getting back into his rhythm. The one-for-nine that’s not him, last game. Some of those were good shots he just missed. Some of them, you know, you’ve got to get a feel for what’s a good shot, what’s not. Some of that’s hard to do if you’re not practicing like he was out a month. So I thought he had a lot better feel. Honestly, I thought he turned down some I wish he would have taken. As well as he was shooting it tonight there were three or four he should have shot, I thought. If he would have taken three or four more and get 12 or 13 threes up, that’d be great, because he’s one of the best shooters in the country in my opinion.”
Wrightsell’s 12 second-half points paced the Crimson Tide in the second half, doubling forward Grant Nelson’s six points as the Alabama offense struggled in the second frame. His third three-point make of the second half extended the Crimson Tide’s lead to 21 before Alabama went ice-cold.
McNeese State was able to cut Alabama’s lead down to six at 60-54 as the underdogs rallied, but it was Wrightsell again, making his fourth three-point shot of the second half that re-extended the lead to nine with just over five minutes to play, stopping the drought and propelling Alabama to victory.
“I mean, I just work out every day,” Wrightsell said on his last make .”I didn’t even realize that, but I’m just thankful for my teammates finding me when I’m open, trusting my shot and just getting to shoot when I’m ready.”
The Crimson Tide enters a challenging stretch of non-conference action beginning on Friday against Purdue. Wrightsell returning to form as one of the nation’s most dangerous shooters will go a long way towards helping Alabama navigate the nation’s most difficult non-conference schedule.
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Alabama Decimates the LSU Tigers on The Joe Gaither Show
The Alabama Crimson Tide went to LSU this past weekend and dominated the Tigers in Death Valley. Let’s break down the game on the Monday edition of “The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral” with Mason Woods as we look at the offense and defense during part one, the special teams and off field implications in part two.
The conversation opens by discussing the Alabama offense as offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan was in his bag the entire game. We discuss the Crimson Tide’s usage of its running backs as Jam Miller and Justice Haynes combined for 27 touches in the game. We discussed Jalen Milroe’s performance as it was nearly perfect and then discuss the Crimson Tide’s newest offensive wrinkle.
The conversation shift to the defensive end as we talk about Kane Wommack’s outfit and his plan to torment the LSU offense. Domani Jackson got a special shoutout as we discussed his efforts in erasing LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy as well as Jihaad Campbell and Deontae Lawson’s performances.
Part two begins by concluding the LSU game, talking about the Alabama special teams performance and LSU coach Brian Kelly’s postgame complaints involving officiating and Alabama’s defensive game plan.
The conversation then moves to the greater landscape of college football and where Alabama finds themselves before turning to the hardwood and discussing Alabama’s basketball game against Arkansas State.
The show can be seen on the BamaCentral YouTube channel. Keep up with each show on YouTube,Facebook and Twitter. Shows can also be heard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon.
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