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Why Alabama is far ahead of Tennessee in CFP poll despite losing to Vols

Published by The Tennessean on November 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM ET

Tennessee beat Alabama 26-10. But the Vols are eight spots behind the Tide in the first College Football Playoff rankings. Here's the explanation.

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