Alabama was alsoranked No. 11 in both the AP and Coaches polls this week. While this is the first year of the expanded playoff, the CFP has existed since 2014 with Alabama leading all teams with eight appearances and three national titles in the four-team format.

The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2024 season were officially unveiled live on ESPN Tuesday night. Here's what you need to know about the Alabama Crimson Tide after the initial rankings release.

Now, the Crimson Tide (6-2) – ranked No. 11 in the AP Poll – figures to be on the fringe when the first set of College Football Playoff rankings are released Tuesday. First-year coach Kalen DeBoer is under pressure heading into a road matchup at No. 14 LSU in Week 11, which could be an elimination game for both teams.