re: If we beat Bama, do they fall out top 4

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If we beat Bama, do they fall out top 4

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Lol no.

Losing to the #4 team on the road will keep them as the top ranked 1 loss team for sure.


The only times since 2010 that a loss dropped them more than 3 spots were in 14 and 15 against OM.

In 14 they dropped 4 spots from 3 to 7.

Shockingly in 15 they dropped from 2 all the way to 12 after a 6 point home loss to the #15 Rebels.


But no that isn’t happening this year.


The only way a 1 loss Alabama gets left out is if LSU wins out, or loses to a 1 loss UF in SECCG, Notre Dame and Clemson win out, and Michigan and OSU win out until they play each other.

A 1 loss UT would be interesting given their connection with ESPN, but I’m still not sure they would make it in. Would absolutely need OU, WVU, and whole Big 12 to win out, and Maryland as well. But that loss would likely give Saban the edge he needs.

It being a week 1 loss gives them a chance to escape it though.