When ESPN finally revealed the bracket, Alabama fans everywhere cheered. Don’t misunderstand me, no one in SEC country had a doubt that Alabama deserved one of the top seeds in this year’s playoff.
Alabama fans wanted the easiest path to the title game, and many feel they got it. Now before Michigan State fans get too upset, this is less about disrespecting the Spartans and more about matchups.
The Spartans’ brand of football is similar to Alabama’s, and the Crimson Tide don’t let anyone beat it at its own game.
Here’s what Alabama needs to do to avoid being sent home early by a team from the Big Ten for the second year in a row.