(AP) — With two of the best players in the country leading the way, and a championship game loss as motivation, Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight season and ninth time overall.
No. 9 Oklahoma is the highest-ranked Big 12 school, one spot ahead of defending league champion Baylor. Oklahoma State is ranked No. 12.
Led by Heisman Trophy win…