Alabama jumps to 13th in AP poll

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By Creg Stephenson, Senior Writer
Posted Sep 2, 2008
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Alabama's season-opening win over Clemson continues to garner national attention, as the Crimson Tide took a significant jump in both major college football polls released Tuesday.

The Crimson Tide moved up from No. 24 to No. 13 in the Associated Press poll of nationwide writers and broadcasters. Alabama received 834 poll points, just eight behind No. 12 Texas Tech and 15 behind No. 11 Wisconsin.

Alabama jumped into the USA Today coaches' poll at No. 17 after being first among "others receiving votes" in the preseason. The Crimson Tide received 538 poll points, 28 behind No. 16 Oregon.

For the complete Associated Press and USA Today rankings, click HERE.

Alabama has also moved up from No. 8 to No. 4 in Chris Low's ESPN.com SEC Power Rankings. For that story, click HERE.

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