Alabama’s hopes for an at-large bid to the 2024 College Football Playoff may have been dashed after an upset in the ACC championship game shook up the rankings. With Clemson upsetting SMU, Alabama could potentially be squeezed out of the final at-large bid, leaving them to battle it out with SMU for the committee’s final decision. Led by quarterback Jalen Milroe, who has had a mixed 2024 campaign, Alabama is hoping to secure the No. 12 seed to stay in the playoff contention.
Potential opponents for Alabama include Notre Dame, Texas, Penn State, or Ohio State, depending on the final rankings and matchups. Notre Dame, ranked fourth and independent from conference championships, is a likely option for Alabama. Texas fell to Georgia in the SEC championship game, potentially earning the No. 5 seed. Penn State and Ohio State may also be in the running as potential matchups for Alabama.
If Alabama secures the No. 12 seed, they will play in the first round of the College Football Playoff on either Friday, December 20, or Saturday, December 21. The playoff schedule has not been finalized, with games scheduled through January 20 for the National Championship. Alabama fans will have to wait and see who their team will face next as the playoff picture becomes clearer.
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