Where Alabama landed in first CFP rankings reveal

The College Football Playoff committee has officially released the first rankings for the 2026 season. These initial standings highlight the current positions of teams including Alabama and Ohio State. While these early rankings provide a preliminary look at the landscape, the committee noted that the most critical ranking, which will determine the final playoff participants, is scheduled for release on December 6. Fans and analysts are now evaluating where top programs landed in this first reveal.