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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; College Park, MD, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) touchdown during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Maryland Terrapins 62-3.Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; College Park, MD, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) touchdown during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Maryland Terrapins 62-3.Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

#2 Ohio State Buckeyes (9-1)

Why Yes:

Like Oklahoma, the Buckeyes have gotten it done before under the current head coach. Ohio State has the quality quarterback play with J.T. Barrett. The Buckeyes have the defense to challenge the Crimson Tide offense. Ohio State also has Mike Weber, who averages 6.2 yards a carry. He may not be Ezekiel Elliott, but he presents a legit running threat. Let’s be honest, a couple fluky special teams plays are the only reasons Ohio State isn’t undefeated right now. 

Why Not:

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Alabama doesn’t lose when they know what to expect. Cardale Jones, Bo Wallace, Chad Kelly and Nick Marshall were either first-year starters or played out of their minds recently when their team beat Alabama. A kick six, an Ezekiel Elliot, a toe-tap interception and five turnovers were still needed in each of those games, too. J.T. Barrett isn’t new, though, and Alabama would be ready for it. It could happen, but it’d be foolish to bet against Saban and Company.

Probability: 45 out of 100

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