Alabama did everything it could to give the committee reason to leave it out of the College Football Playoff field, but the Crimson Tide limped its way in.
A 21-point loss to Georgia proved inconsequential for Alabama's playoff hopes. The Crimson Tide arrived in Atlanta as the No. 9-ranked team in the rankings. They remained the No. 9 team in the rankings in the final bracket reveal.
Alabama will travel to Norman, Oklahoma for a rematch against the Sooners. Oklahoma defeated Alabama in November, 23-21, in a game the Crimson Tide turned the ball over three times.