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Alabama's biggest liability from first game vs. OU flipped entirely in the CFP

The special teams battle was every bit the mismatch it was in the regular season meeting, but the script flipped for Alabama in the CFP.

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Last night's comeback wasn't just about the offensive burst and pick-six. All three phases of football were clicking at the same time. After Alabama's special teams struggled in the first matchup between these two teams, they were the hidden catalyst that brought the Tide a victory in the first round of the CFP.