Alabama's first regular-season loss in 32 games created the first intriguing Sunday poll release since 2015.
The coaches poll was the first one out Sunday and it dropped Alabama to No. 5. The Crimson Tide was the unanimous top-ranked team a week ago with all 64 first-place votes. Auburn moved up to No. 4 from sixth after the 26-14 win over Alabama.
Alabama (11-1) has been No. 1 in every regular season poll of the 2016 and 2017 seasons. It only dropped to No. 2 last year after losing to Clemson in the national title game, but opened this season No.