Atlanta — The confetti fell on another Alabama championship, just not the one the Crimson Tide really wants.
Next up: the College Football Playoffs.
With a Heisman-worthy performance from Derrick Henry and another dose of dominating defense, No. 2 Alabama cruised into the four-team playoff with a 29-15 victory over No. 18 Florida in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday.
The Tide became the first team since Tennessee in 1998 to win two straight SEC titles — an impressive achievement indeed.
But the only way this season will be considered a true success is Alabama claiming another national title.