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Eva Geitheim

Indiana's Poor Showing at Notre Dame Has Alabama Fans Angry About CFP Snub Once Again

Alabama Crimson Tide goal line stand | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

A season ago, the Alabama Crimson Tide advanced to the College Football Playoff despite losing a game during the regular season. Their inclusion in the four-team CFP caused controversy as it forced undefeated Florida State to be left out of the tournament for the national championship.

One year later, and Alabama did not get the benefit of making the now 12-team CFP with a worse record than another team in contention. Despite ranking No. 11 in the final College Football Playoff Top 25 and the AP poll, Alabama was left out of the inaugural 12-team CFP after finishing the regular season 9–3. Instead of competing for a title, Alabama will face Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

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