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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 12, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Baylor Bears at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Baylor Bears at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

#9 Oklahoma Sooners (8-2)

Why Yes:

As cliche as it may be, Oklahoma has gotten the job done before. Oklahoma stunned Alabama in the 2014 Sugar Bowl and took away a huge victory. Most fans will tell you it meant more to Oklahoma, but that is still just an excuse. Oklahoma has gotten better as the season has progressed, a key under Coach Stoops. It would be unlikely, but the Sooners could get the job done.

Why Not:

Alabama is only beaten when there is great quarterback play on the other side. Notice I said play, not essentially a great quarterback. Baker Mayfield would need the game of his life, but didn’t show us anything that would make us believe when Oklahoma played Ohio State and lost 45-24. Mayfield tossed two interceptions and had a mediocre day. I’m not buying this one at all.

Probability: 10 out of 100

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