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Why the underdog role plays into Alabama’s strength for Georgia matchup

History is an interesting subject, but history in college football is incredible.

Kalen DeBoer finds himself in a situation at Alabama that started Nick Saban’s success as a legendary head football coach for the Crimson Tide. Saban and the Tide were underdogs against Georgia in 2008, per bettings odds. The Bulldogs had Matthew Stafford and AJ Green among other playmakers in Athens (Ga.), but Alabama shocked everyone with 41-30 victory.

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Saban’s marquee win on the road in his second year had Tide fans believing he was the right hire.