Ohio State Football: Buckeyes and Tigers top 2 teams

By Alex Austin | Oct 23, 2019

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy presented by Dr Pepper is seen prior to the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 28: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on during the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

3. Alabama

It seems like the Crimson Tide will always be ranked in the top 4. Not only do they have the pedigree to consistently warrant a top spot – they have yet to miss a trip to the College Football Playoff – they have the results on the field to back it up.

Alabama has a grueling schedule remaining in the SEC and while a lot can happen right now they are playing like one of the best teams in the country.

The biggest storyline people will be watching in anticipation for the Nov. 9th matchup with LSU is the health of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. If Tua is not 100 percent when his team takes on the Tigers, will that sway the committee’s mind about the results of this game?

I think that a Crimson Tide loss without a healthy Tua will essentially go unnoticed by the committee.

The reason Alabama is lower on my list is because of their question marks on defense. Can the youth really step up and stop opponents when it matters? Until the Tide faces a good offense this defense will continue to be questioned.

Now for my 4th ranked team.

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