A new analysis argues that the Alabama Crimson Tide should be moved down in the College Football Playoff rankings despite securing a victory over LSU. The piece, published by Danny Fisher on November 8, 2026, examines the team's resume and suggests the win may not be enough to maintain their current position.
The discussion references head coach Kalen DeBoer, who was photographed ahead of Alabama's CFP quarterfinal matchup against the Indiana Hoosiers at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2026. That postseason game ended in a Crimson Tide victory, but the current debate centers on the regular-season result against LSU and its implications for the selection committee's evaluations.
