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Which coach had Alabama football lowest in final US LBM Coaches Poll?

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12 months ago

January 21, 2025

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Which coach had Alabama football lowest in final US LBM Coaches Poll?

Alabama football did not leave much of a final impression on the 2024 season.

After regular-season road losses to Vanderbilt, Tennessee and Oklahoma, the Crimson Tide missed the College Football Playoff and lost to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl, securing Alabama’s first season without 10 wins since 2007.

Last season, the lowest Alabama football was ranked in the final US LBM Coaches Poll was No. 8 by then-Central Florida coach Gus Malzahn. To end the 2024 season, the Crimson Tide finished much lower.

Washington coach Jedd Fisch, New Mexico coach Bronco Mendenhall, San Jose State coach Ken Niumatalolo, UNLV coach Barry Odom and Western Michigan coach Lance Taylor did not have Alabama ranked.

Of the coaches that ranked the Crimson Tide, Ohio coach Tim Albin, Liberty coach Jamey Chadwell and South Florida coach Alex Golesh each had Alabama at No. 24

Air Force coach Troy Calhoun had the Crimson Tide as its highest ranked, putting Alabama at No. 11 ahead of Boise State and Clemson.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart had Alabama at No. 12.

Ryan Day, who led Ohio State to a CFP national championship win against Notre Dame on Monday, had Alabama ranked at No. 19 behind South Carolina, Miami, Illinois and BYU.

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer ranked the Crimson Tide at No. 15 in his final coaches poll.

Alabama will open the 2025 season Aug. 30 against Florida State.

Final US LBM Coaches Poll Top 25: Where did Alabama rank?

Here’s the final US LBM Coaches Poll:

Ohio State (53)
Notre Dame
Texas
Oregon
Penn State
Georgia
Arizona State
Tennessee
Boise State
Indiana
SMU
Clemson
Ole Miss
BYU
Iowa State
Illinois
Alabama
Miami
South Carolina
Missouri
Army
Syracuse
Memphis
UNLV
Colorado

Others receiving votes

LSU 44; Navy 28; Louisville 28; Michigan 20; Kansas State 20; Ohio 6; TCU 5; Marshall 1

Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Prediction, odds for Alabama vs. Vanderbilt in Top 15 SEC showdown

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8 hours ago

January 7, 2026

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Prediction, odds for Alabama vs. Vanderbilt in Top 15 SEC showdown

After an impressive home win over Kentucky this past Saturday afternoon, the SEC road opener has now arrived for the Alabama Crimson Tide, which is a trip to Nashville to face the unbeaten Vanderbilt Commodores on Wednesday night.

Two teams ranked in the Top 15 nationally in the latest USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, Alabama and Vanderbilt have emerged as two of the SEC’s top teams this season, and are also both currently among the top scoring teams in all of college basketball.

Both of Alabama and Vanderbilt are also loaded with talent as well, headlined by a talented group of guards such as Labaron Philon Jr. and Aden Holloway for the Crimson Tide, as well as the Commodores duo of Duke Miles and Tyler Tanner.

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One of college basketball’s top matchups of the week, following are the latest odds for the SEC showdown between Alabama and Vanderbilt in Nashville.

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, Jan. 6:

Money Line: Alabama (plus-145), Vanderbilt (minus-180)
Spread: Vanderbilt by 4 1/2
Over/Under: 178 1/2

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Vanderbilt Commodores prediction, pick:

Memorial Gymnasium can be a difficult place to play for a road team at times, and it will likely be challenging for the Crimson Tide on Wednesday night, especially with the undefeated Commodores on the opposite end of the floor. A matchup in which Alabama has won four-straight dating back to 2023, as well as the last five in Nashville, I’ll go with Alabama to hand Vanderbilt their first loss Wednesday night in a high-scoring contest. Prediction: Alabama 88, Vanderbilt 82

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A Top 25 showdown, Alabama and Vanderbilt are set to meet Wednesday, Jan. 7, from inside Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. The game is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET live on ESPN2.

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Alabama offensive lineman transferring to Georgia Tech

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20 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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Joseph Ionata, who spent two years with the Tide, will be joining former teammate Jaylen Mbakwe.

Georgia Tech fans celebrate during the second half against Syracuse on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)

A second former member of the Alabama Crimson Tide is transferring to Georgia Tech.

Offensive lineman Joseph Ionata intends to play for the Yellow Jackets, according to On3. Ionata spent two years with the Tide and would be joining former Alabama defensive back and wide receiver Jaylen Mbakwe.

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Chad Bishop is a Georgia Tech sports reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Kristin Nelson for House District 38

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1 day ago

January 6, 2026

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Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Kristin Nelson for House District 38

The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed Kristin Nelson in the upcoming special election for Alabama House District 38, a seat left vacant following the resignation of Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley). The district includes portions of Chambers and Lee counties.

Nelson recently secured the Republican nomination after winning a runoff election. The special general election is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3.

“Kristin Nelson is a well-respected community leader in Chambers County, and we are proud to endorse her,” said Jason McKay, president of the Chambers County Farmers Federation. “We know she will represent us well in Montgomery and ensure District 38 gets the attention it needs in the business and agricultural arenas.”

Support for Nelson’s candidacy also came from farmers in neighboring Lee County. “Kristin Nelson is a strong conservative with incredible knowledge of House District 38,” said Robert Walters, president of the Lee County Farmers Federation. “There is no doubt she will work hard and represent the people of Lee and Chambers counties well in the Legislature.”

Nelson grew up along the Chambers-Lee county line and brings experience from both the public and private sectors. Her background includes seven years in city administration with the City of Valley and three years as a third-grade teacher with Lanett City Schools.

She has also been active in homeschooling through Classical Conversations, where she has served as both a tutor and a local representative supporting other families.

In addition to returning to part-time work with Harris Gray LLC, Nelson serves as worship leader at Fairfax Methodist Church, secretary of the Junior Variety Club and president of the EAMC Lanier Auxiliary Board.

She also founded the Chambers County Young Republicans and currently serves as the chair of the Chambers County Republican Party.

“The farmers of this district and I share the same strong work ethic and conservative values,” said Nelson. “It is an honor to have their support and to be able to represent them and all the people of this district in Montgomery.”

Nelson and her husband, Jeff, live in the Huguley community with their two teenage sons.

The Alabama Farmers Federation is the state’s largest farm organization, representing more than 360,000 member families. The organization uses a grassroots endorsement process that relies on decisions made by county Farmers Federation boards of directors in local elections.

Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].

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