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CFP Rankings 2021, Top 10: Week 12 recap, previewing week 13

By Mitch Kaiser

Oct 16, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs mascot UGA in his dog house during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs mascot UGA in his dog house during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) leaves the field defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) leaves the field defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Alabama (10-1)

Week 12 result: Defeated Arkansas 42-35

The score doesn’t really reflect how this game played out for Alabama. All due respect to Arkansas who played a very good offensive game themselves, but they never could stop the Tide on defense. They made this game somewhat close towards the end but the result was never in doubt.

The Crimson Tide offense was rolling once again putting up 671 total yards. Bryce Young made his Heisman statement throwing for 559 yards which broke the single-game record for any Alabama quarterback. That is an elite list to be at the top of and Bryce Young would definitely have my vote for Heisman if the season ended today.

He couldn’t have done it without the help of his two top receivers, though. Jameson Williams and John Metchie III both nearly went for 200 receiving yards and a couple of touchdowns in this one.

I’m sure Nick Saban is still not happy about his defense giving up 35 points and they’ll need to correct that. They likely won’t be able to allow 35 points to Georgia in a few weeks and still come away with a win.

Next game: vs. Auburn
My prediction: Win 40-17

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