
#4Alabama Crimson Tide
The Saturday rundown
ranked by what moves Alabama's pathYou're close to a playoff lock — the live question is the top-4 seed and first-round bye, and Florida winning protects it; you already beat Georgia; them losing again keeps them behind you; you still play Georgia in week 15.
You're close to a playoff lock — the live question is the top-4 seed and first-round bye, and Maryland winning protects it.
You beat South Carolina — their wins make your résumé stronger.
You're close to a playoff lock — the live question is the top-4 seed and first-round bye, and Auburn winning protects it; Auburn visits your schedule in week 14 — keep them ranked.
You already beat Tennessee; them losing again keeps them behind you; Oklahoma visits your schedule in week 12 — keep them ranked.
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Based on 50,000 season simulations entering week 10, anchored to the AP Top 25 (week 10). How the model works.