After landing a controversial invite to the College Football Playoff, Alabama bowed out immediately with a 27-20 overtime loss to top-ranked Michigan in the Rose Bowl.
The dynasty is reeling. Yet it might not be close to finished.
Since the CFP expands to 12 qualifiers in 2024, the Crimson Tide are even better positioned for a championship run. Besides, as long as Nick Saban is running the show in Tuscaloosa, the program will be feared—or at least immensely respected.
The following sections—who's staying, leaving and on the way—are a mix of projections and reported/confirmed plans.
Who's Staying
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- Jalen MilroeTodd Kirkland/Getty Images
Jalen Milroe, the Preseason Heisman Favorite (Maybe)
In fairness, Oklahoma-to-Oregon transfer Dillon Gabriel may ultimately open 2024 as the betting favorite.