College Football Playoff projection: No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide

Jeff Hauser

College Football Playoff projection: No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide image

The Alabama Crimson Tide enter a make-or-break week as one of the top playoff contenders, slotted at No. 10 according to the latest projection by On3's Andy Staples.

Auburn and the Iron Bowl puts the Tide with no margin for error. If they hope to secure a playoff spot, this is the one shot to do it. Historically, this game doesn't care about records or standings. It's a heavyweight fight to the finish. 

Kalen DeBoer’s team must manage the physical and emotional intensity of the rivalry while remaining focused on the bigger goal. The Florida State loss was behind them, but another one to Oklahoma was a bad blow. 

In recent seasons, Alabama has shown the ability to win under pressure, and this week could be yet another test of that. The Playoff window is open but only for the team that can hold its nerve.

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