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Alabama finds itself the underdog for the first time.
Three calendar years have passed since Nick Saban last raised a national championship trophy, and the two seasons that have passed since then have equaled the longest wait period that Alabama supporters have experienced under Saban. We may be spoilt, but even though Alabama is back in the College Football Playoff, their chances of winning aren’t very high.
Michigan, the Tide’s semifinal opponent, was set up as a slight betting favorite right away, and things haven’t changed. The Tide will play either a Texas team that defeated Alabama in Tuscaloosa early in the season or a Washington team that has defeated Texas if they make it past Michigan.
It will be difficult going forward for an Alabama team that has its share of shortcomings.
November 25, 1993 is the date. were at Texas Stadium for the Thanksgiving Day game between the Miami Dolphins, who were visiting from their hometown, and the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas leads the game by one point, but in the closing seconds, Miami is setting up for a field goal. Against the reigning Super Bowl Champions, the Dolphins could make a statement with a powerful kick. There are a lot of things to consider before we see what happens next. We must rewind in order to do that.