No. 8 Alabama pulled off a thrilling upset of No. 1 Georgia on Saturday in the SEC championship, taking down the Bulldogs 27–24.
The Crimson Tide made a strong case to reach the College Football Playoff, but the decision will ultimately be up to the selection committee, and with just four spots up for grabs, it's possible that Alabama finds itself on the outside looking in despite taking down the top team in the country.
Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne did his part to work the refs a bit after the win, arguing that leaving the Tide out of the Playoff might result in teams putting together weaker schedules in the future.
