Rolling to No. 1: Tide takes top spot in AP poll

By Ralph D. Russo

Associated Press

Published: Tuesday, Sept. 4 2012 9:45 a.m. MDT

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Alabama wide receiver DeAndrew White (2) runs into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Michigan at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012.

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Summary

Alabama is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, moving past Southern California after its resounding victory against Michigan.

NEW YORK — Alabama is the new No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, moving past Southern California after its resounding victory against Michigan.

The Crimson Tide swayed more than enough voters with its 41-14 win Saturday night in Texas to overtake the preseason No. 1 Trojans, who beat Hawaii 49-10. USC entered that game a 40-point favorite at home.

The Tide receives 45 first-place votes, up 28 from last week. USC draws 11 first-place votes and No. 3 LSU four.

It's the 47th time Alabama has been No. 1, the 16th under coach Nick Saban.

This is the 86th time in the 76-year history of the AP media poll that the top-ranked team won and dropped in the rankings. It's happened at least once every year since 2007.

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worf

Mcallen, TX

Alabama should be number one until they lose a game.

The utes may not get past the Aggies. Not a for sure win for either of the teams down south.

8:55 p.m. Sept. 4, 2012
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Rational

Salt Lake City, UT

There is a chance the winner of the BYU-Utah game will end up ranked...

10:18 a.m. Sept. 4, 2012
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Let's be reasonable

Baghdad, 00

BYU is 28th right now. If they beat Weber and the U it is a lock they are ranked. Not just a chance.

4:28 p.m. Sept. 4, 2012
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