College Football Playoff projections 2018: Notre Dame barely hanging on

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 13: Miles Boykin #81 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts with Chris Finke #10 after scoring the touchdown to take the lead against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on October 13, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

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TUSCALOOSA, AL – OCTOBER 13: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide throws a pass in the first quarter of the game against the Missouri Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

1. Alabama

The extent of Tua Tagovailoa’s knee injury is unknown. It was reported that the injury was present before the game, yet Nick Saban still had Tagovailoa play in this week’s game against Missouri. We can assume Alabama would have had no problem handling the Mizzou Tigers if Jalen Hurts started and played the whole game. So Saban’s decision was questionable.

Regardless, Tua’s injury doesn’t seem to be too serious and the Crimson Tide face Tennessee next week. After Tennessee, Alabama has a bye week. Therefore, it would make sense for Saban to sit Tagovailoa next week and allow him to get a full two weeks of rest.

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No matter how bad Tagovailoa’s injury ends up being, Jalen Hurts has taken two Alabama teams to consecutive National Championship games, and won one all on his own. For these reasons, Alabama remains the clear No.1 team in college football.

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