Alabama is right back where it started the season: No. 1. On the heels of its decisive victory against previously unbeaten Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, the Crimson Tide received 54 of 62 first-place votes. Big Ten champion Michigan picked up five No. 1 votes and claims the No. 2 ranking. Georgia slips to No. 3 after the loss, while American Athletic Conference champ Cincinnati remains No. 4, and the Bearcats also claimed the remaining three first-place nods as the lone undefeated team heading into the postseason. At 11-1, Notre Dame rounds out the top five. Visit www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaaf for more details. #sports #football #collegefootball #alabama #michigan #georgia #cincinnati #notredame