College Football Playoff 2017: Projected top 4 after Week 6

1. Alabama Crimson Tide

The No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide are still the top team in the College Football Playoff projections, but they looked relatively normal in Week 6, something head coach Nick Saban blamed in-part on his teams’ love for the media as if it was “rat poison”. 

The Crimson Tide put away the Texas A&M Aggies 27-19 to remain unbeaten in the SEC. Their offense went 4-for-14 on third down conversions and earned just 16 first downs in the game.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts was 13-of-22 with 123 passing yards and a passing touchdown but most of the offensive production came on the ground. Running back Damien Harris led the way with 124 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Hurts finished with 56 rushing yards and a touchdown as well.

The Alabama defense forced three turnovers in the game to hold the edge in the game. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick had one interception and a forced fumble along with five tackles to lead the way. Defensive end Isaiah Buggs led the team with 10 tackles.

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The Alabama Crimson Tide continue to dominate conference play halfway through their schedule. They face the Arkansas Razorbacks, who are 2-3 on the season after losing three of their last four contests. The Crimson Tide should have a renewed focus in Week 7 which should show itself against Arkansas.