An opinion piece published by HEAVY argues that the Alabama Crimson Tide should be moved down in the College Football Playoff rankings despite a victory over LSU. The article, written by Danny Fisher, examines Alabama's playoff positioning following the win.
Alabama, coached by Kalen DeBoer, recently competed in a CFP quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Stadium on January 1, 2026, facing the Indiana Hoosiers in Pasadena, California. The program's current ranking and playoff resume remain topics of discussion among analysts.
