Alabama No. 5, Auburn 4-4: Iron Bowl Path, Nov. 4
The first 2026 CFP rankings placed Alabama No. 5 and Ole Miss No. 10. Auburn is 4-4 and hosts Arkansas on Nov. 7 at 11:45 a.m. CT. Alabama plays at No. 14 LSU the same day. The Nov. 28 Iron Bowl is still Flex.