The Crimson Tide’s chances of reaching the CFP before the conference championship games increase

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s regular season is over and their ability to control their own destiny in the College Football Playoff is nil.

However, sports bettors are still betting on Alabama to make the College Football Playoff. Alabama is out of the field ahead of Tuesday’s updated College Football Playoff Selection Committee rankings, but considering what could happen in this weekend’s conference championship games, the team could be in position to move into the top 12 .

Alabama, which entered the College Football Playoff as a near-pick-em at FanDuel Sportsbook, is now listed at -192 for the field, a 65.75% chance.

Yes: -192

No.: +148

The Crimson Tide were ranked No. 13 in the College Football Playoff rankings last week after a loss at Oklahoma, but bounced back by defeating Auburn in the Iron Bowl.

It’s what’s been happening across the country, paving the way for the Crimson Tide to get back into the CFP mix after seemingly being ruled out with a third regular-season loss.

With the likes of Miami and Clemson losing, two teams ahead of Kalen DeBoer’s group, the contenders for the final spot in the College Football Playoff are settled.

The likely group of teams in the CFP is as follows:

That’s 11 teams.

The tricky part is what happens in the ACC Championship Game. SMU is currently in the field and is the favorite to win the title game against Clemson, which must now win to get into the CFP after losing to South Carolina at home last week.

If SMU wins, the conversation turns to Alabama, South Carolina (which Alabama has already beaten), Ole Miss (which ranked behind Alabama last week) and Miami (which lacks a quality win to keep up with the Crimson Tide).

Now, if Clemson wins in a minor upset, the question becomes: Can a two-loss SMU without a good win make the postseason after losing in the ACC Championship Game?

Bettors are making it clear that there is interest in Alabama making it to the CFP regardless of who wins the ACC, but there will be a heated debate surrounding that 12th seed and it will only intensify if SMU loses.

The game odds are updated regularly and are subject to change.

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