Alabama football isn't used to losing many national titles, so the program has to come up with unique motivational tactics when it does happen.
Offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. told reporters on Friday the Crimson Tide have put up a "participation trophy" from the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship Game in the team cafeteria to motivate the players this season.
In the eight-year history of the College Football Playoff, Alabama has made the field seven times and reached the title game six times.
The 2022 Crimson Tide finished the regular season 12-1, highlighted by a 41-24 win over Georgia in the SEC Championship Game.