Alabama and Ole Miss Drop Out of Top 10 in AP Top 25 After Third Losses

In the latest AP Top 25 college football rankings released on November 24, 2024, significant changes were observed, particularly affecting teams from the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Both Alabama and Ole Miss, two prominent SEC teams, have dropped out of the top 10 after each suffering their third losses of the season.

Alabama, which had been a consistent powerhouse in college football, saw its ranking plummet following its recent defeat. This loss has raised questions about the team’s chances of making the College Football Playoff (CFP), a topic that has been debated by analysts and fans alike.

Ole Miss, another SEC team that had been performing well earlier in the season, also experienced a similar fate. Their third loss has not only impacted their ranking but also their potential for a postseason berth in the CFP.

The debate over the worthiness of three-loss SEC teams, as well as other teams like Penn State, for the College Football Playoff has intensified. Paul Finebaum, a well-known college football analyst, has been at the forefront of this discussion, highlighting the complexities and challenges in evaluating teams with multiple losses.