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LSU vs. Alabama: Projecting How Crimson Tide Win Impacts CFP Picture

The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide made a statement Saturday night, defeating the No. 2 LSU Tigers, 30-16.

Alabama was the final team to make the field in the first College Football Playoff rankings despite suffering an early-season loss to the No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels. It didn't go over well with some, as For the Win pointed out how many teams the CFP committee overlooked:

College Football Playoff committee thinks Alabama is better than 8 undefeated teams: https://t.co/NA7gIwoHnZ pic.twitter.com/yM1ttrkAUC

— For The Win (@ForTheWin) November 4, 2015

After the beatdown the Crimson Tide gave to the previously undefeated Tigers, they are proving they belong with the nation's best.