{"id":16505,"date":"2025-11-18T21:45:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/cfp-rankings-shake-up-as-oklahoma-upsets-alabama-climbs-toward-playoff-contention\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T21:46:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:46:08","slug":"46544-cfp-rankings-shake-up-as-oklahoma-upsets-alabama-climbs-toward-playoff-contentio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/46544-cfp-rankings-shake-up-as-oklahoma-upsets-alabama-climbs-toward-playoff-contentio\/","title":{"rendered":"CFP rankings shake up as Oklahoma upsets Alabama, climbs toward playoff contention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size: 1.1em;font-weight: 500;line-height: 1.6'><b>Oklahoma<\/b> delivered one of college football&#8217;s biggest upsets on <b>Saturday, Nov. 15<\/b>. The <b>#11 Sooners<\/b> defeated <b>#4 Alabama 23-21<\/b> in Tuscaloosa. This victory dramatically reshapes the <b>College Football Playoff<\/b> picture heading into championship season. Oklahoma&#8217;s defense carried the day with multiple <b>shutdowns<\/b> in the final moments.<\/p>\n<div style='background-color: #f8f9fa;border-left: 4px solid #e74c3c;padding: 15px;margin: 20px 0'>\n<p style='margin: 0;font-weight: 600'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n<ul style='margin: 10px 0 0 0;padding-left: 20px'>\n<li><b>Oklahoma<\/b> upset <b>Alabama 23-21<\/b> in Week 12 action.<\/li>\n<li><b>Alabama<\/b> plummeted from <b>#4 to #10<\/b> in AP rankings.<\/li>\n<li><b>Oklahoma<\/b> climbs into playoff contention at approximately <b>#8<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>The <b>Sooners&#8217; defensive performance<\/b> featured <b>7 tackles and 2 sacks<\/b> from Kip Lewis.<\/li>\n<li>Third <b>CFP rankings<\/b> release set for <b>Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 PM ET<\/b> on ESPN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The Upset That Shook College Football<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Oklahoma Sooners<\/b> pulled off the shocker everyone needed. <b>#11 Oklahoma<\/b> traveled to Tuscaloosa and beat <b>#4 Alabama<\/b> on the road. The final score of <b>23-21<\/b> marked one of this season&#8217;s most stunning results. Alabama entered the game undefeated but couldn&#8217;t overcome Oklahoma&#8217;s defensive intensity.<\/p>\n<p>This victory sends massive ripples through the playoff race. <b>Oklahoma<\/b> was on the bubble beforehand. Now the Sooners find themselves squarely in the playoff picture. <b>Alabama<\/b>&#8216;s loss eliminates talk of the Crimson Tide&#8217;s first-round bye advantages.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left: 4px solid #3498db;padding-left: 20px;margin: 20px 0;font-style: italic;color: #555'>\n<p>&#8220;Oklahoma surges into College Football Playoff contention.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer style='margin-top: 10px;font-style: normal;font-size: 0.9em'>\u2014 <b>Yahoo Sports<\/b>, Sports Commentary<\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Defensive standout <b>Kip Lewis<\/b> led the charge with <b>seven tackles<\/b> and <b>two sacks<\/b>. His pressure kept <b>Alabama&#8217;s offense<\/b> off-balance throughout. The Sooners&#8217; defense dominated in crucial moments. <b>Oklahoma<\/b> forced critical stops when it mattered most down the stretch.<\/p>\n<h2>Playoff Implications And Rankings Shifts<\/h2>\n<p>This single game restructures the entire playoff landscape. <b>Alabama<\/b> dropped <b>six full spots<\/b> in the rankings. The Crimson Tide fell from <b>#4 to #10<\/b> in the <b>AP Poll<\/b>. The <b>Coaches Poll<\/b> showed similar movement with an identical drop.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <b>Oklahoma<\/b> isn&#8217;t just staying put\u2014they&#8217;re climbing fast. Projections paint the Sooners at approximately <b>#8<\/b> in the third <b>CFP rankings<\/b>. This represents a jump of three spots from their previous <b>#11 position<\/b>. The committee will make official rankings clear soon enough.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>12-team playoff format<\/b> means more opportunities than ever. <b>Oklahoma<\/b> still needs strong finishing performances. But the path forward looks infinitely clearer after beating <b>Alabama<\/b>. The Sooners&#8217; resume now includes a marquee road victory. That&#8217;s exactly what playoff voters love seeing.<\/p>\n<table style='width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0'>\n<tr style='background-color: #f0f0f0'>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'><b>Team Ranking<\/b><\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'><b>Previous (AP Poll)<\/b><\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'><b>Current (AP Poll)<\/b><\/th>\n<th style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px;text-align: left'><b>Change<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Alabama<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>#4<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>#10<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Drop -6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background-color: #f9f9f9'>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Oklahoma<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>#11<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>~#8 (projected)<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Rise +3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'><b>Georgia<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>#5<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>#4 (moved up)<\/td>\n<td style='border: 1px solid #ddd;padding: 10px'>Rise +1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The CFP selection committee releases official rankings on <b>Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 PM ET<\/b>. Fans can watch live on <b>ESPN<\/b> and the <b>ESPN app<\/b>. This marks the third set of rankings from the committee. Previous rankings affected playoff seeding discussions nationwide.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens To Alabama&#8217;s Playoff Chances?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Alabama<\/b> shouldn&#8217;t panic despite the loss. A single defeat doesn&#8217;t eliminate the Crimson Tide. The <b>12-team format<\/b> provides significant flexibility. However, <b>Alabama&#8217;s<\/b> path definitely got harder. A first-round bye is probably gone now.<\/p>\n<p><b>Alabama<\/b> still controls parts of its destiny. The Crimson Tide faces <b>Auburn<\/b> in the <b>Iron Bowl<\/b> next weekend. Winning that rivalry game is crucial. The winner improves dramatically in playoff consideration. Analysts debate whether <b>Alabama<\/b> stays in the top 12. Most believe the Crimson Tide still makes the playoff field.<\/p>\n<p>The bigger concern involves seeding and positioning. A <b>#10 ranking<\/b> suggests <b>Alabama<\/b> enters as an <b>8-12 seed<\/b> potentially. That means a tough first-round matchup. Every subsequent win becomes essential for <b>Alabama&#8217;s<\/b> title hopes moving forward.<\/p>\n<h2>Oklahoma&#8217;s Path Forward: What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n<ul style='margin: 20px 0'>\n<li><b>Next game:<\/b> Oklahoma hosts a rivalry opponent in Week 13 football action.<\/li>\n<li><b>Remaining schedule:<\/b> The Sooners must win out to lock in higher seeds.<\/li>\n<li><b>Resume builder:<\/b> The Alabama win is elite; playoff voters reward top-tier scalps.<\/li>\n<li><b>Defense wins:<\/b> Oklahoma&#8217;s unit showed why they belong in December playoffs.<\/li>\n<li><b>Conference factor:<\/b> The SEC nod doesn&#8217;t help Oklahoma in committee evaluations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Sooners proved they can beat ranked opponents. <b>Oklahoma<\/b> plays with swagger and defensive intensity. Their front seven creates havoc. The secondary communicates effectively. These factors win in tournament environments. Playoff committees look for teams getting better. <b>Oklahoma<\/b> just answered that call definitively against <b>Alabama<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2>Does This Shake Up The Entire CFP Race?<\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely. This single upset changes multiple tier conversations. <b>Ohio State<\/b> continues sitting pretty at <b>#1<\/b> most likely. <b>Indiana<\/b> remains in contention. But the middle and bottom of the top 12 just became wide open. Teams at <b>#6-12<\/b> now feel pressure differently.<\/p>\n<p><b>Georgia<\/b> likely moves into the top four now. The <b>Bulldogs<\/b> beat <b>Texas<\/b> convincingly. Their strength of schedule looks better than <b>Alabama&#8217;s<\/b> suddenly. <b>Texas A&amp;M<\/b> sits securely. <b>Texas Tech<\/b> and <b>Ole Miss<\/b> hover around the playoff line.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>third CFP ranking<\/b> release on <b>Tuesday night<\/b> tells the whole story. Will <b>Oklahoma<\/b> crack inside top eight? Does <b>Alabama<\/b> stay in the playoff field? Where do conference champions land? These questions get answered officially. Fans and analysts worldwide will have clarity soon enough. Until then, <b>Oklahoma&#8217;s<\/b> upset remains college football&#8217;s biggest storyline entering <b>championship weekend<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>What do you think\u2014did <b>Oklahoma<\/b> solidify a playoff spot? Will <b>Alabama<\/b> recover from this devastating home loss? The answers come Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>ESPN<\/b> &#8211; Game recap and CFP rankings analysis<\/li>\n<li><b>Yahoo Sports<\/b> &#8211; Week 13 poll updates and rankings commentary<\/li>\n<li><b>USA Today Sports<\/b> &#8211; CFP ranking predictions and implications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":16504,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Kip B. 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