The penultimate version of the College Football Playoff rankings was bittersweet for Alabama. The Tide dropped outside the top four after their 26-14 Iron Bowl loss at Auburn, but only just outside at No. 5. Alabama's opponents in its two best wins this season -- LSU and Mississippi State -- both remained in the rankings at No. 17 and No. 23, respectively. Alabama has another win over a ranked opponent as Fresno State, revived by first-year coach Jeff Tedford, made its rankings debut at No. 25 (the Bulldogs visit Boise State in the Mountain West championship game this week). read more http://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ing-auburn-tigers-ohio-state-buckeyes-weekend