Last week was tough, but Sunday provided the sunshine.
Alabama encountered adversity in a 38-41 loss to Texas A&M, yet it dropped only four spots in the polls.
Despite falling from No. 1 to No. 5, its odds to be defending national champs are strong. The Crimson Tide has to win out the remainder of its schedule and defeat Georgia in the SEC Championship to make the College Football Playoff. Alabama can pull it off, but Nick Saban has to make some important changes. Crimson Tide fans were not pleased with the product at Kyle Field, so adjustments need to be made for Tide to stay on top.