There was an expected drop-off for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Nick Saban spoiled the fanbase for years, where most just felt that a national title run was always guaranteed. Without Saban on the sideline,

The Crimson Tide was ranked No. 13 in both the Coaches and AP Top 25 Poll after its 24-3 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners and the College Football Playoff committee agreed ranking the

ESPN's Playoff Predictor still gives Alabama a 41% chance of making the CFP if the Crimson Tide beats Auburn Saturday. And even with a win against Mississippi State Friday in the Egg Bowl, Ole Miss would only have a 7% chance at reaching the CFP.