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College Football Playoff: Three Teams that Could Beat Alabama

By John Richardson

Nov 12, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide cheerleaders celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Bulldogs 51-3. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide cheerleaders celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeated the Bulldogs 51-3. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) receives congratulations from head coach Jim Harbaugh after a touchdown in the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) receives congratulations from head coach Jim Harbaugh after a touchdown in the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Honorable Mention

#3 Michigan (9-1)

Why Not:  The one consistency for teams that have beaten Alabama in the last five seasons? Great quarterback play. With Michigan possibly losing their starter, they can’t be taken seriously on this list.

#6 Washington (9-1)

Why Not: I’ve heard several analysts and experts call for the downfall of Washington. The story goes that USC exposed Washington and the Huskies have serious flaws. I agree, but it has still been a great year.

#7 Wisconsin (8-2)

Why Not: Wisconsin could not effectively score against Michigan. The Badgers could not hold Ohio State below 30. Now we’re supposed to believe Wisconsin could score on Bama’s D and hold Jalen Hurts? I’ll let someone else try to convince you of that garbage.

#8 Penn State (8-2)

Why Not: I already know this is going to be taken as disrespect, but it’s fact. We shouldn’t be having this conversation. Penn State’s fluky victory against Ohio State got them here, and they’ll see themselves out before the season is over.

#10 Colorado (8-2)

Why Not: We currently no reason to believe in Colorado. Best win? Oregon, I guess. Best loss? To Michigan by 17.

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