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The nightmare scenario that could keep Alabama out of the College Football Playoff

Alabama is in good shape for the College Football Playoff after winning the Iron Bowl, but there's a nightmare scenario that could knock the Crimson Tide out.

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After a thrilling Iron Bowl win on Saturday night, Alabama clinched a spot opposite Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. They also sit in pretty good shape for the College Football Playoff regardless of the outcome, but there is one scenario that would be a nightmare for the Crimson Tide and potentially keep them out of the 12-team field.