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SEC Coach Says Alabama Shouldn't be in Playoff

SEC Coach Says Alabama Shouldn't be in Playoff

Summary

An SEC coach criticized the decision to include Alabama in the College Football Playoff. Alabama lost several games, including one to Georgia in the SEC championship, but still made it into the playoff. They are set to play against Oklahoma, with some believing their earlier wins justified their inclusion.

Key Facts

  • Alabama is a three-loss team that entered the College Football Playoff.
  • Alabama lost the SEC championship game to Georgia by a score of 28-7.
  • The team also lost to Oklahoma and barely won against Auburn in the "Iron Bowl."
  • An SEC coach argued Alabama should not be in the playoff and could have lost five games.
  • The CFP selection committee included Alabama because of several key wins, including against Georgia, Vanderbilt, Missouri, and Tennessee.
  • Alabama is scheduled to play against Oklahoma in the playoff.
  • Alabama is favored by 1.5 points to win against Oklahoma, according to ESPN BET.
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