
#4Alabama Crimson Tide
The Saturday rundown
ranked by what moves Alabama's pathYour game. You're essentially in — this is about seeding: win and you're looking at roughly the 4th seed, lose and it's closer to the 5th.
You're close to a playoff lock — the live question is the top-4 seed and first-round bye, and Wisconsin winning protects it; you beat Wisconsin — their wins make your résumé stronger.
You're close to a playoff lock — the live question is the top-4 seed and first-round bye, and LSU winning protects it; LSU visits your schedule in week 11 — keep them ranked.
You're close to a playoff lock — the live question is the top-4 seed and first-round bye, and Oklahoma winning protects it; Oklahoma visits your schedule in week 12 — keep them ranked.
49 more games that don't move your needle
Based on 50,000 season simulations entering week 9, anchored to the AP Top 25 (week 9).