At least four of the five best offensive players among any of the College Football Playoff teams will be playing in the Cotton Bowl. Besides Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder, three of them play for Alabama. Quarterback Bryce Young, wide receiver Jameson Williams and left tackle Evan Neal need no introduction, and each are premium players of a specific position group. Neal will likely be a top-five NFL draft pick next April. That’s why this matchup may rely more on standout individuals, whereas the Orange Bowl is more about the strength of whose offensive and defensive lines can get the job done as units.
Film Room: The Standout Players Who Will Swing Alabama-Cincinnati
