Alabama could be heading toward another three-loss CFP resume, but this one could be much different than last year's.
In 2024, Alabama suffered its third loss of the season to Oklahoma, and it kept the 9-3 Crimson Tide out of the College Football Playoff. One year into the 12-team CFP format, a three-loss team has never made the field, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen this time around, especially if that third loss comes in the conference championship game.