Happy Tuesday, everyone. Joe Lunardi updated his offseason bracketology, and Alabama is now a projected 4 seed after losing Jaden Shackelford and Josh Primo. Imagine thinking a few years ago that the Tide would be picked to be a Sweet Sixteen team going into a season after losing four starters plus a couple of key reserves.
ESPN’s updated FPI has Alabama at the top.
Can the Crimson Tide win another one with a new-look team? ESPN’s FPI points to Alabama’s national title chances at 45.6%, second nationally among contenders (Clemson). Nick Saban is used to this and another elite-level recruiting class means the cupboard continues to be stocked with the type of premiere players needed to get it done.