An American Football Player In A White Uniform With Orange Gloves Raises His Arm In Celebration, Surrounded By Teammates And A Packed Stadium. — Auburn kicker Alex McPherson after beating No. 1 Georgia in Athens, GA on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Austin Perryman / Auburn Tigers)

For the first time since Week 1, the Auburn Tigers have received votes in the Associated Press poll following a shocking win over No. 1 Georgia.

Alex Golesh has his first signature win with the Tigers and now he has his team just outside the Top 25. Auburn received 61 points in the poll, officially sitting in 28th which is the team’s highest ranking so far in 2026.

Meanwhile, Alabama dropped to No. 13 after losing for the second consecutive week.

Keep reading to see the full rankings + the Week 8 schedule for our state which kicks off Tuesday night.

College football rankings

There is a new No. 1 team for the third consecutive week as Miami takes the top spot for the first time since 2002.

Alabama still makes its 303rd consecutive appearance in the AP Top 25, a streak that dates back to 2008. The Crimson Tide is the highest-ranked two-loss team in the country with both defeats coming to teams currently ranked in the top 11.

There are nine SEC teams ranked in the top 25 this week with two others (Auburn and Mississippi State) also receiving votes.

5. Georgia
7. Ole Miss
11. Tennessee
12. Kentucky
13. Alabama
18. LSU
19. Texas
20. Florida
22. Missouri

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Week 8 schedule

Auburn will have a big chance to move into the rankings for the first time since September 2025. The Tigers host LSU as they look for their second straight ranked win.

The Tide looks to bounce back at home against Texas A&M.

Here’s the full schedule for our in-state teams this week: