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Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn watches from the sideline in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game against Purdue Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Alabama News
Former Auburn football coach Gus Malzahn named to CFP Selection Committee

On Monday, the College Football Playoff Management Committee announced that former Auburn football coach Gus Malzahn had been named to the CFP Selection Committee.

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5 takeaways from No. 9 Alabama's 38-3 loss to No. 1 Indiana in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs

No. 9 Alabama’s season came to a close with a 38-3 loss to No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl on Thursday.

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No. 9 Alabama vs No. 1 Indiana: 5 things to watch for in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs

No. 9 Alabama and No. 1 Indiana will square off for the first time in the history of the two schools when the two programs meet in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.

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Bama comeback victory over Oklahoma in CFP the most watched first round game in expanded CFP

Last week's 17-point comeback victory over Oklahoma by Alabama in the College Football Playoff (CFP) marked the most-watched first-round matchup in the two years of the expanded 12-team field.

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'Remember the Rose Bowl, we'll win then': Alabama's back in the Rose Bowl for the 100th anniversary of first appearance

For the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Rose Bowl is more than just a postseason destination — it is the cornerstone of the program's national identity.

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5 takeaways from No. 9 Alabama's 34-24 win over No. 8 Oklahoma in the first round of the College Football Playoffs

No. 9 Alabama went down 17-0 early but scored 27 unanswered and pulled out a 34-24 victory over No. 8 Oklahoma.

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No. 9 Alabama at No. 8 Oklahoma: 5 things to look for in the first round of the College Football Playoffs

No. 9 Alabama and No. 8 Oklahoma will meet for the second time this season Friday night in the first round of the College Football Playoffs.

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'Makes no sense': Notre Dame legend Joe Theismann in 'disbelief' over Bama sneaking past Irish in CFP

Alabama made this year's College Football Playoff after getting trounced in the SEC Championship Game this weekend, and former Notre Dame star quarterback Joe Theismann is wondering how the committee got things "so wrong."

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Alabama sneaks into the College Football Playoffs as No. 9 seed

The hopes for Alabama to make the playoffs were left in the hands of the selection committee after getting a third loss handed to them by Georgia in the SEC Championship Game.

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Alabama ranked No. 4 in first College Football Playoff rankings of the season

The College Football Playoff selection committee unveiled its first weekly rankings on Tuesday night, placing Alabama at No. 4.s

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SMU gets final at-large spot, leaving Alabama outside of the College Football Playoffs

In the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff the selection committee left out Alabama and instead chose SMU as the final at-large team in the playoffs.

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Kalen DeBoer hits the campaign trail before release of CFP rankings

It’s officially campaign season for coaches and athletic directors of potential College Football Playoff contenders.

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4 takeaways from No. 4 Alabama's 27-20 loss against No. 1 Michigan in the Rose Bowl

Alabama’s wild ride of a season finally came to a close with a 27-20 Rose Bowl loss to No. 1 Michigan in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Monday.

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No. 4 Alabama vs No. 1 Michigan: 5 things to watch in the Rose Bowl

On New Year’s Day, No. 4 Alabama and No. 1 Michigan will square off in the Rose Bowl in a battle between the two winningest programs in NCAA football history.

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Alabama is modifying film study as a precaution against Michigan sign-stealing

Alabama players and coaches were not specific about the changes, but adjustments have been made in the program's Rose Bowl preparations, presumably in response to Michigan's sign-stealing scandal.

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Saban not worried about Michigan stealing signs in Rose Bowl

Alabama will face Michigan, a team that has been surrounded by controversy the entire season, in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day.

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Florida AG launches investigation into College Football Playoff after Alabama makes cut over FSU

Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody launched an investigation into the College Football Playoff Selection Committee on Tuesday after the one-loss Crimson Tide made it into the four-team playoff over the undefeated Florida State.

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How much will it cost an Alabamian to go to the Rose Bowl this New Year?

On New Year's Day 2024, the Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinal game at the Rose Bowl. Yet, Pasadena, California, is a long way away from Tuscaloosa. With rising prices everywhere due to inflation, traveling to the game can get pretty expensive.

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Alabama earns the fourth and final spot in the College Football Playoffs

Eight teams went into Saturday with hopes of earning one of the four playoff spots up for grabs.

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Saban on CFP chances: 'Maybe we passed the eye test'

On Saturday following No. 8 Alabama's 27-24 win over No. 1 Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban doubled down on his belief that his team deserves to make the College Football Playoff.

Alabama tight end Amari Niblack (84) celebrates against Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Nov 25, 2023. Alabama News
Alabama still No. 8 in College Football Playoff rankings heading into SEC Championship

On Tuesday, the College Football Playoff committee released its top 25 rankings, and the University of Alabama continued to sit at the No. 8 spot.

Alabama running back Roydell Williams (5) celebrates at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Nov 18, 2023. Alabama News
Alabama still No. 8 in this week's College Football Playoff rankings

On Tuesday, the College Football Playoff committee released its top 25 rankings, and the University of Alabama football team is still stuck at No. 8.

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Alabama remains No. 8 in this week's College Football Playoff rankings

The University of Alabama football team continues to sit at No. 8 in the College Football Playoff top 25 ranking.

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Alabama maintains No. 8 ranking in College Football Playoff ranking

The University of Alabama football team is holding steady at No. 8 in the College Football Playoff top 25 ranking.

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban talks to Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Oct 14, 2023. Alabama News
Alabama No. 8 in first College Football Playoff rankings of season

The University of Alabama football team found itself at No. 8 in the first release of the 2023-2024 season's College Football Playoff on Tuesday.

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Nick Saban still upset about being left out of 2022 College Football Playoffs

With the 2023 college football season just around the corner, Alabama coach Nick Saban is still angry that the Crimson Tide were left out of the 2022 College Football Playoffs.