TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — With the first of its six rankings, the College Football Playoff selection committee essentially confirmed that the University of Alabama is one of the few teams that controls its postseason destiny this season.
The committee had the Crimson Tide fourth in its initial rankings behind Clemson, LSU and Ohio State, and ahead of Notre Dame and Baylor.
Here’s a breakdown of the Crimson Tide’s playoff status.
Where Alabama Stands
| Service | Rank |
| Jeff Sagarin | 1 |
| Anderson & Hester | 10 |
| Richard Billingsley | 6 |
| Colley Matrix | 11 |
| Kenneth Massey | 1 |
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