By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer
Alabama has risen another spot to No. 11 in the latest AP Top 25 College Football Poll following the Crimson Tide’s 40-17 win over Mississippi State on Saturday night.
Georgia’s hold on No. 1 loosened Sunday as the Bulldogs received a season-low 35 first-place votes out of possible 62 while extending their streak atop the rankings to 16 straight weeks.
The Bulldogs needed a late touchdown to escape with a win at Auburn on Saturday and that sent many in the media panel looking for a new No. 1 team. Georgia had 55 first-place votes and 1,562 points last week but was down to 1,501 points in this week’s AP Top 25.
No. 2 Michigan got 12 first-place votes and 1,436 points but nearly was passed by No. 3 Texas, which received 10 first-place votes and 1,426 points. Both the Wolverines and Longhorns won big on Saturday.
Ohio State kept its spot at No. 4 and received one first-place vote. No. 5 Florida State received four first-place…
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