Kalen DeBoer argues for Alabama’s inclusion in CFP, says ‘precedent’ has been set
By Mark Kern
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Kalen DeBoer and Alabama could have clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff with a win against Georgia in the SEC Championship game on Saturday. However, they were dominated by the Bulldogs in the game, and ended up losing 28-7.
With the loss, the Crimson Tide are no longer a lock to make it to the CFP, as they are now 10-3 on the season.
While it is going to be an anxious Saturday night as the Crimson Tide awaits the CFP committee decision, DeBoer believes the committee set a precedent last year that should have the team in the playoffs.
“If this game applies to and takes away from our résumé, I don’t think that’s right,” DeBoer said. “I really don’t. I think a precedent has been set. I don’t know how you can go into a conference playoff game when you’re the No. 1 seed and did all these things throughout the year … how that can hurt you and keep you out of the Playoff when we’ve done what we’ve done all year.”
Last season, an 11-1 SMU team took on Clemson in the ACC Championship game. The Tigers made a field goal in the final seconds to win the game, but the Mustangs still were able to make it to the CFP over a 9-3 Alabama team that barely missed the cut.
For DeBoer and Alabama, they are hoping that what happened last year is how the committee will do it once again.
The CFP bracket will be announced on Sunday at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN as they will announce the 12-playoff teams, as well as the rest of the bowl games.
