As the 2024 College Football Playoff (CFP) field is set, Alabama football has earned a spot in the final bracket, securing the No. 5 seed in this year’s playoff rankings. Despite a late-season surge and strong finish, including a dominant win over Georgia in the SEC Championship, Alabama’s overall resume fell just short of a top-four spot, leaving them on the outside looking in for a direct semifinal berth. However, the Crimson Tide will have an opportunity to continue their playoff journey in the Sugar Bowl, where they will face the No. 4 seed Michigan Wolverines.
In the other CFP matchup, the No. 1 seed Georgia Bulldogs will take on No. 8 seed Oregon in the Peach Bowl. Georgia, the defending national champions, earned the top spot after an undefeated season and a dominant showing in the SEC Championship. Oregon, led by quarterback Bo Nix, enters the playoff as a dangerous underdog after capturing the Pac-12 title.
The full 2024 College Football Playoff bracket looks as follows:
Peach Bowl (Semifinal 1)
No. 1 Georgia (13-0) vs. No. 8 Oregon (11-2)
Sugar Bowl (Semifinal 2)
No. 4 Michigan (12-1) vs. No. 5 Alabama (11-2)
The other New Year’s Six bowls, such as the Rose Bowl and Cotton Bowl, will feature top-ranked teams that just missed the playoff, with schools like Texas, Ohio State, and Florida State competing for postseason glory.
The Alabama-Michigan game promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams featuring explosive offenses and stout defenses. While Alabama has one of the nation’s best defenses, Michigan brings a powerful rushing attack led by running back Blake Corum and quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The outcome will determine who advances to the national championship game, with Alabama looking to capture its 19th title under head coach Nick Saban.
