AP Top 25 poll: Tennessee catapults to No. 3 after big upset over Alabama

The University of Tennessee beat its rival, the University of Alabama, on a last second field goal, for the first time since 2006.

Tennessee’s upset win over Alabama catapulted the Volunteers to No. 3 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football rankings on Sunday.

Tennessee defeated Alabama 52-49, thanks to a Chase McGrath 40-yard field goal Saturday night. The Volunteers moved to 6-0 and pushed them over No. 4 Michigan and No. 5 Clemson in the rankings. The Wolverines and Tigers remained undefeated, too, with victories over their opponents.

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Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) celebrates with teammates scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

The Volunteers also received 15 first-place votes.

"I voted Tennessee No. 1, because the Vols’ strength of schedule is far superior to UGA and Ohio State," AP voter Ron Counts of the Idaho Statesman said.

Alabama dropped to No. 6.

Georgia remained the top team in the nation after a 55-0 shellacking of Vanderbilt. Ohio State had the weekend off. Georgia received 31 first-place votes, and Ohio State got 17.

Here’s how the rest of the AP rankings played out.

Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) tries to make a catch over Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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1). Georgia (7-0)

2). Ohio State (6-0)

3). Tennessee (6-0)

4). Michigan (7-0)

5). Clemson (7-0)

6). Alabama (6-1)

7). Ole Miss (7-00

8). TCU (6-0)

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