Since losing to Florida State, the Alabama Crimson Tide's Playoff chances have steadily grown. Based on ESPN's FPI, Alabama has the third-highest probability of making the Playoff field, at 79.4%. Only Ohio State and Oregon have higher playoff chances than the Crimson Tide.
ESPN's top 12 to make the CFB Playoff includes six SEC teams. Alabama leads the way at 79.4%. The other five are Ole Miss at 71.1%, Texas A&M at 66.6%, Georgia at 61.2%, Oklahoma at 45.2%, and Missouri at 33.7%.
Alabama is a big favorite to become the SEC Champion at 44.