The Crimson Tide held off an upset-minded Tigers team to clinch a spot in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia

Alabama football moved up a spot in the College Football Playoff rankings, released on Tuesday. After beating Auburn on the road Saturday, the Crimson Tide leapfrogged Notre Dame and moved from No. 10 to No. 9 in the latest CFP rankings.

The Auburn Tigers hosted the Alabama Crimson Tide in a Week 14 college football game. Check out scores and highlights from the Crimson Tide win:

Alabama football moved up to No. 9 in the College Football Playoff Top 25 after beating Auburn. The Crimson Tide jumped Notre Dame, and Alabama is projected to take on Oklahoma in the first round of the playoff.

Ohio State broke the curse! The Buckeyes finally beat Michigan after four-straight losses to the Wolverines. Ohio State rolled 27-9 after falling behind 6-0. Julian Sayin tossed three touchdowns to three different receivers and the Buckeyes’ defense held Bryce Underwood to 64 total yards.

Even as the Tigers stormed back from a 17-point deficit, Alabama held on, beating Auburn 27-20 for the Crimson Tide's sixth-straight Iron Bowl win, but one that kept Alabama's hopes and dreams alive. Here's how Alabama football graded out in its Iron Bowl win against Auburn:

Alabama football is heading to its first SEC championship with Kalen DeBoer as its head coach. And to DeBoer, games like this upcoming title game against Georgia is why he came to Tuscaloosa in the first place. It's why he wanted to join the Crimson Tide.

Maplesville sophomore Nehemiah McCary debuts in the Best in Bama recruiting rankings following Round 2 of the Alabama high school football playoffs.

As early signing day nears, what are some needs for Alabama football in its 2026 class? Here's what you need to know.