AP Top 25 Reality Check: Alabama's latest slip out of top 5 continues trend for Tide
RALPH D. RUSSO
Associated Press
Updated
Recapping the victory of the Texas Longhorns over the Alabama Crimson Tide in a thrilling game that showcased the Longhorns' offense and exposed Alabama.
So much about Nick Saban's 17 seasons at Alabama represents unprecedented success in college football football that even the slightest dip in performance is notable.
Alabama head coach Nick Saban takes to the field during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama wide receiver Kobe Prentice (6) catches a pass as Texas defensive back Kitan Crawford (21) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
After two seasons in which there was record turnover from start to finish in the poll, 17Â teams that began the season ranked in the Top 25 fin…
Alabama head coach Nick Saban takes to the field during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama wide receiver Kobe Prentice (6) catches a pass as Texas defensive back Kitan Crawford (21) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)