This is part of a daily series this week on each SEC team’s bowl possibilities and likely destination in prep for Sunday’s College Football Bowl Selection Show.

Alabama’s two wins away from its fourth appearance in the national championship game since 2009, a true dynasty in parity-heavy college football.

The Crimson Tide missed out on an opportunity to play for it all last season when Auburn escaped the Iron Bowl on the memorable ‘Kick-Six’ touchdown in the waning moments. Top-ranked Alabama returned the favor last weekend with an offensive explosion as both teams combined for a rivalry game record 99 points.

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Alabama’s won 10 or more games an incredible seven consecutive seasons under coach Nick Saban and another victory on Saturday gives the Crimson Tide their third SEC Championship during that span.

“Right now, this is a new season and I think that what everybody needs to focus on as a team and as a staff, is that we look forward to the challenges of the future,” Saban said. “What we need to do to get ready to play a very, very good team in the SEC Championship Game. The SEC Championship Game is a great opportunity for our players.”

Recent Alabama bowl history

  • 2009: BCS Championship — vs. Texas, 37-21, Win
  • 2010: Capital One Bowl — vs. Michigan State, 49-7, Win
  • 2011: BCS Championship — vs. LSU, 21-0, Win
  • 2012: BCS Championship — vs. Notre, 42-14, Win
  • 2013: Sugar Bowl — vs. Oklahoma, 45-31, Loss

Possible bowl destinations

If all goes wrong and the Crimson Tide miss out on a College Football Playoff berth in Saturday’s SEC Championship Game, Alabama won’t suffer a dramatic drop as far as bowl placement’s concerned. The Western Division champs, at 11-2, would be a near-lock to appear in a New Year’s Six game with the Orange Bowl in Miami being the most likely destination. The Citrus Bowl in Orlando would love to get their hands on the Crimson Tide, but there’s no way top-ranked Alabama would fall far enough awaywhen currently ranked No. 1.

Final bowl pairings will be announced on Sunday.