Author: Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY

Alabama stays atop the list with shootout win against Ole Miss and LSU is close to bringing up the rear in SEC power rankings after loss to Missouri.

Florida State’s decline is due to poor evaluation and development, misses at quarterback and the loss of a culture that defined the program’s success.

The second weekend of the SEC season was a revealing one. After two games, an updated look at the conference power rankings with Alabama leading.

Alabama and the Pac-12 are among the big winners and the Big 12 the big loser from Week 5 of the college football season.

It’s always controversial, but this year’s playoff debate promises to be the most complicated in the history of the postseason format.

With every team kicking off against a conference opponent, Saturday showed how the SEC’s pecking order might shake out during an unorthodox season.

The SEC’s opening slate gives a look at defending champion LSU and fellow College Football Playoff contenders Alabama, Georgia and Florida.

The Pac-12 reversed its earlier decision and will attempt to play a seven-game schedule beginning Nov. 6. Teams will be considered for the CFP.

Central Florida and Notre Dame are the big winners and the Sun Belt one of the big losers from Week 3 of the college football season.

Big Ten schools are now part of the NCAA Re-Rank after a decision to play this fall with No. 2 Ohio State slotting in behind Clemson.