With the exception of 2019, when Alabama lost to LSU and rival Auburn during the regular season, coach Nick Saban has led the Tide to the College Football Playoff every season of its existence. So following his team's disappointing 52-49 loss to Tennessee on Saturday, it was no surprise to hear Saban immediately reset with the plan to return.
"We can accomplish every goal that we had at the start of the season," he said. "There's no room for error in the West."
No pressure.
The wild Week 7 was arguably the season's most entertaining Saturday to date, and it provided an exclamation point halfway through the season -- a reminder that even the most elite teams in the country shouldn't get too comfortable at the top.