The Crimson Tide’s path to the playoff narrowed before the calendar flipped to September after a loss to Florida State in Week 1. A win against Georgia on Saturday would secure a spot for Alabama as one of the five highest-ranked conference winners. A loss would put the Tide’s fate in the hands of the CFP committee, which could dock them for a third loss — even if it stemmed from a championship game competitors didn’t qualify for.
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