A look at what Bama has done this season, where the team stands, and what might be next in chasing the SEC and national championships.

Two of the top teams in the FBS and FCS, both of Alabama and Mercer are in the middle of strong seasons, with the Crimson Tide sitting at 7-2 overall, while the Bears are 9-1. Both teams are also among the top of their respective conferences as well, which are the SEC and Southern, respectively.

The common refrain throughout the Alabama football program at the end of October is that every single one of the team's goals remain intact.

According to the latest Coaches Poll, Alabama has wins against two top-25 opponents. Neither Oklahoma nor Auburn, the Crimson Tide's final two SEC opponents, are ranked. Alabama a

Last week, and in many of this season's college football polls, the SEC had nine teams in the top 25. This week, after another wild set of games, they are down to seven ranked teams in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll.

After Georgia's 14-point win over Tennessee on Saturday, Alabama is in great position to make the SEC Championship Game. All the Crimson Tide need in the next two weeks is to win out versus Auburn and Oklahoma,

The Georgia Bulldogs are now the No. 8 team in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Georgia and quarterback Carson Beck looked like a national championship contender again in Georgia's 31-17 win over Tennessee. Oregon Ducks remain No.