Alabama football faces an uncertain bowl season following its recent defeat. The Crimson Tide suffered a 24-3 loss against Oklahoma, marking their first three-loss season since 2010. This loss eliminates Alabama from contention for the SEC championship and diminishes their chances of making it to the College Football Playoff. As a result, they may experience their second non-CFP bowl appearance in the last three years.
Alabama’s regular season will conclude with a home game against Auburn, scheduled for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT at Bryant-Denny Stadium, which will be broadcast on ABC.
The latest bowl projections for Alabama following the Oklahoma game include various possibilities:
– **ESPN (Kyle Bonagura)** projects Alabama will face Illinois in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at 2 p.m. CT on December 31.
– **ESPN (Mark Schlabach)** suggests a matchup against Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl at 11 a.m. CT, also on December 31.
– **CBS Sports and 247Sports** both have Alabama set to play Illinois in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.
– **College Football Network** predicts a game against Baylor in the Texas Bowl at 2:30 p.m. CT on December 31.
While the season may not have unfolded as expected for Alabama football fans, there is still an opportunity for the team to regroup and finish strong against rival Auburn. A victory in that game could provide a morale boost as they prepare for their bowl matchup, regardless of the opponent. Additionally, participating in a bowl game offers young players valuable experience and can help build momentum for the next season, which fans can look forward to with optimism.
In summary, while Alabama’s postseason fate is still in flux, the team still has a chance to end their regular season positively and prepare for a promising bowl game.