But after losses by Tennessee and BYU, Alabama did move up in the CFP picture. In the third CFPrankings of the 12-team playoff, the Crimson Tide landed at No. 7, three spots ahead of the ...
In the immediate vicinity surrounding the Rebels are No. 12 Clemson and No. 13 Alabama. Clemson is a two-loss team that competes in the ACC and suffered lopsided defeats to Georgia and Louisville.