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Alabama Football: 3 Takeaways from the Iron Bowl

By Dante Pryor

Nov 28, 2020; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama defensive lineman Tim Smith (50) hits Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) at Bryant-Denny Stadium in the Iron Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2020; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama defensive lineman Tim Smith (50) hits Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) at Bryant-Denny Stadium in the Iron Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) scores in the fourth overtime to beat the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) scores in the fourth overtime to beat the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The Crimson Tide are still alive for the Playoff

Supporters of Playoff expansion are not watching the last three weeks of the season. These have become playoff elimination games. The Michigan Wolverines eliminated the Ohio State Buckeyes from contention with their win in “The Game.”

Auburn almost eliminated Alabama tonight. Though Georgia could likely absorb a loss in the SEC Championship Game, the Crimson Tide lose in the title game; they are eliminated from contention. That is also why the Playoff rankings don’t matter much until next Tuesday.

Today’s win keeps Alabama’s hopes of making the College Football Playoff alive. It is a testament to what Nick Saban built in Tuscaloosa, considering how much talent they lost and how many young players are contributing this season.

That said, if Alabama plays like this in the SEC Championship Game, it will not be close. Alabama could not run the football again this afternoon. The Crimson Tide offensive line has underperformed most of the season.

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Auburn did an unbelievable job pressing Bryce Young most of the game. The Tigers’ defense looked gassed late. Georgia, however, has the depth to prevent that. Alabama might still be alive but have to play their most complete game of the season to have any chance of winning next Saturday.

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