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Ohio State Football: Evaluating the 8 top CFP contenders in 2019

By Blake Biscardi

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 07: Singer Andy Grammer performs the national anthem as the American flag waves on the field prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship between the Clemson Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Levi's Stadium on January 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 07: Singer Andy Grammer performs the national anthem as the American flag waves on the field prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship between the Clemson Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Levi's Stadium on January 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 29: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on prior to the game against the Oklahoma Sooners during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 29: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on prior to the game against the Oklahoma Sooners during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide

* Projected Reg. Season Record: 11-1 (12-1)
* SOS: #44
* Postseason Projection: Playoff (No. 2)
* Key Matchups: @SC, @TAMU, LSU, @MSST, @Auburn

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Nick Saban and Alabama have done some major soul-searching following the debacle of a National Championship Game this past January which much of the country thoroughly enjoyed. Don’t get too comfortable though, Saban will have the Crimson Tide on a mission to reclaim the top spot in college football.

The Tide have four difficult road games that could bring an upset depending on Tua Tagovailoa’s health. His uncertainty is why I have a loss predicted for Alabama this regular season as the luxury of Jalen Hurts as a backup is no more.

If Tua stays healthy, the Tide will again be undefeated heading into December.

The 2019 season is shaping up to be one for the ages. I like Clemson to go undefeated and reach the National Championship after beating Oklahoma in the semifinal.

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