Malzahn ranks Alabama No. 8 in final coaches poll

Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn appears to still harbor some rivalry with Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Each week during the college football season, in addition to the AP Poll, the Coaches Poll offers a top-25 ranking, voted on by head football coaches across 62 colleges. With the season coming to a close, USA Today released the final poll, as well as each coach’s ballot. Not only did Georgia finish ahead of Alabama in the official version — Gus Malzahn ranked Alabama lower than any other coach in the country. RELATED: Was this a down year for the SEC? Malzahn, now head coach