Alabama football’s prospects for bowl season have become more uncertain following a 24-3 defeat to Oklahoma. This loss marks the first time the Crimson Tide has recorded three losses in a single season since 2010, effectively disqualifying them from the SEC championship and likely the College Football Playoff.
As a result of this setback, Alabama may be facing its second non-College Football Playoff bowl game in just three years. The team’s regular-season finale is set against their rival Auburn on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT at Bryant-Denny Stadium, which will be broadcast on ABC.
With the conclusion of the regular season approaching, here are the bowl projections for Alabama:
– ESPN (Kyle Bonagura): Alabama vs. Illinois in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, scheduled for 2 p.m. CT on December 31.
– ESPN (Mark Schlabach): Alabama vs. Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl at 11 a.m. CT, also on December 31.
– CBS Sports: Alabama vs. Illinois in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.
– 247Sports: Alabama vs. Illinois in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.
– College Football Network: Alabama vs. Baylor in the Texas Bowl, slated for 2:30 p.m. CT on December 31.
While the current season hasn’t unfolded as expected for Alabama, fans can still look forward to the final game against Auburn, which always holds significance. Additionally, whether they play in a bowl game or not, the experience can serve as a valuable building block for the next season, allowing the team to regroup and improve.
In summary, the Crimson Tide’s path to a postseason bowl is unclear, but there remain opportunities to finish the season on a strong note and set the stage for future success.