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5 Teams who could beat Alabama in 2017

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) scores on a 25 yard touchdown past Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) and defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) scores on a 25 yard touchdown past Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) and defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Florida State Seminoles

The first team that Alabama will face in 2017, is also the team that they are most likely to lose to. As Florida State proved in their Orange Bowl win over Michigan, they are talented and will continue to be a top team to look out for headed into next season. Deondre Francois gives the Seminoles a top tier quarterback at which to attack the Bama defense with and the Seminoles will still be loaded at running back despite the departure of Dalvin Cook. Francois will give the Seminoles an edge over the retooled Alabama defense that will have many new faces when this game kicks off.

The Seminoles will also be bringing a top tier defense into this matchup as well, and early season games tend to favor experienced defenses. FSU started the 2016 season with a win over Ole Miss, so facing SEC teams will not be a new thing for the Seminoles.

Unlike USC in 2016, Florida State has a more experienced team headed into the opening day matchup and the Seminoles should give us a better game against the Tide than the Trojans. If Alabama makes it past the Seminoles, they will have a pretty good chance at going undefeated once again in 2017.

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