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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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Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Bobby Petrino (left) shakes hands with Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney (right) prior to the game at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Bobby Petrino (left) shakes hands with Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney (right) prior to the game at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

#4 Clemson Tigers (9-1)

Why Yes:

Deshaun Watson. The quarterback has proven he cannot be stopped on his best day. Clemson is only a few spots behind the Crimson Tide and poses a serious threat when the Tigers are firing on all cylinders. An offense that includes Watson, Mike Williams and Wayne Gallman could get the job done. After all, the Tigers did go toe-to-toe with Alabama in last year’s national championship.

Why Not:

Clemson didn’t have a problem scoring on Alabama in last year’s championship. The Tigers, though, couldn’t stop Alabama’s offense. With the addition of Jalen Hurts, I think Alabama could score at will against either of these teams. The Tide wouldn’t need to stop either often, but would do enough to get the job done.

Probability: 40 out of 100

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