That's just not in its DNA.
It has finished 11-1 or 12-0 in six of the past seven seasons, during which time it has played in three BCS National Championship Games and three Sugar Bowls.
However, this year already feels different. The Crimson Tide lost to Ole Miss in Tuscaloosa last weekend, dropping to 2-1 for the first time under Nick Saban, and now must sweep the rest of their schedule to avoid losing multiple games.
Let's handicap their likelihood of getting there.
The Case for Alabama Winning Out
Despite last week's home loss, Alabama ranks No.