Kalen DeBoer makes the case for why Alabama should be in the College Football Playoff

On Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer got his first taste of one of the best college football rivalries of the year, the Iron Bowl.

A must-win game for Alabama against its biggest rival, the Crimson Tide would also earn this victory over the Auburn Tigers, outscoring their in-state opponent by a final score of 28-14.

Not only was this DeBoer’s first win against Auburn, it was also a great result for the Crimson Tide, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive despite three losses.

DeBoer was also asked about it after the Auburn game, with the Crimson Tide head coach wanting to explain why he thinks Alabama should make it to the CFP, even with three losses.

While Alabama beat Auburn on Saturday, the Crimson Tide also got help elsewhere as some teams ahead of them in the CFP rankings, like Miami and Clemson, lost.

With just a week left until the CFP rankings are released, could the Crimson Tide potentially jump into the field when the next rankings are released on Tuesday night?

This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Kalen DeBoer argues why Alabama should make the College Football Playoff