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Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer Makes Clear Case for CFP After Loss to Georgia

Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer Makes Clear Case for CFP After Loss to Georgia

Summary

Alabama's football team lost to Georgia in the SEC Championship, with Georgia winning 28-7. Despite the loss, Alabama's coach, Kalen DeBoer, argues that their season performance should still earn them a spot in the College Football Playoff (CFP).

Key Facts

  • Georgia beat Alabama 28-7 in the SEC Championship.
  • Georgia's Gunner Stockton completed 20 of 26 passes for 156 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Alabama's Ty Simpson threw for 212 yards and a touchdown but had critical errors.
  • Alabama's overall record fell to 10-3 after the loss.
  • Alabama's other losses were to Florida State and Oklahoma.
  • Alabama had earlier wins over teams like Georgia, Vanderbilt, Missouri, and Tennessee.
  • Coach DeBoer believes Alabama's season performance merits a place in the CFP.
  • The CFP will announce its selection of teams soon, and changes to the system are being discussed.

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