All of Alabama first string linebackers are out with injuries. But with that said, they still win 11 games and just lost their first regular season game in two seasons. They are still one of the top 4 teams in the country and should still make the playoffs, especially if OSU beats WI in the Big 10 title game.
Strength of schedule says they are not top 4...
A conference champ will not be left out for a team whose best win is 3 loss LSU which one of those losses was to FCS TROY. OSU will be in, Bama in a New Year’s day bowl.