Crimson Tide remains in the Top 5 of Week 2’s US LBM Coaches Poll

Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) throws during pregame warmups before a game against the South Florida Bulls at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

Not every win is pretty, and Saturday’s sure wasn’t as the Alabama Crimson Tide used a late fourth-quarter flurry to pull away from the USF Bulls 42-16. The Alabama offensive line struggled all evening long, but OT Elijah Pritchett came into the lineup in the fourth quarter and he was the difference maker as Alabama scored touchdowns on their final four possessions.

It was the second straight year the Crimson Tide have mightily struggled with the Bulls. And the worst part about it is they play again in 2026.

The Crimson Tide’s task will be much tougher next week as they travel to Madison, WI to take on the 2-0 Badgers. Fortunately, the offensive line is supposed to be back at full health with Pritchett and Kadyn Proctor recovering from minor injuries.

Even though Alabama didn’t look amazing in Week 2, they remained ranked No. 4 in the country in the US LBM Coaches Poll behind only Georgia, Ohio State and Texas. The Crimson Tide and No. 1 ranked Bulldogs will be squaring off later this month in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Week 2 US LBM Coaches Poll

Ranking

Team

Record

Points

1

Georgia Bulldogs

2-0

1,346 (50)

2

Ohio State Buckeyes

2-0

1,281 (3)

3

Texas Longhorns

2-0

1,259 (1)

4

Alabama Crimson Tide

2-0

1,157

5

Ole Miss Rebels

2-0

1,136

6

Oregon Ducks

2-0

987

7

Penn State Nittany Lions

2-0

956

8

Missouri Tigers

2-0

955

9

Tennessee Volunteers

2-0

930

10

Utah Utes

2-0

871

11

USC Trojans

2-0

803

12

Miami Hurricanes

2-0

798

13

Oklahoma Sooners

2-0

700

14

Oklahoma State Cowboys

2-0

588

15

Kansas State Wildcats

2-0

578

16

Michigan Wolverines

1-1

501

17

LSU Tigers

1-1

410

18

Arizona Wildcats

2-0

399

19

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

1-1

388

20

Clemson Tigers

1-1

326

21

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Author : Roll Tide Wire

Publish date : 2024-09-08 18:35:26

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