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Tide jump Gators for No. 1 spot in AP poll

Mark Ingram and the Crimson Tide have jumped over Florida into top of AP poll. (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)
Mark Ingram and the Crimson Tide have jumped over Florida into top of AP poll. (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)

NEW YORK – After a steady climb, Alabama has reached the top of the AP poll.

The Crimson Tide jumped Florida and landed at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday.

The unbeaten Gators had been in the top spot since the preseason, but the Crimson Tide have been gaining ground for weeks.

The final surge came after Alabama beat South Carolina 20-6 and Florida needed a late field goal to beat Arkansas 23-20 at home.

The Crimson Tide got 39 out of 59 first-place votes from the media panel. Florida received the other 20 first-place votes.

Texas is No. 3, followed by Southern California, Cincinnati and Boise State at No. 6. The Broncos dropped a spot.

Associated Press