As the 2024 College Football Playoff approaches, many college football fans are taking to social media to mock Alabama’s playoff hopes. Despite the Crimson Tide’s strong finish to the season, including a dramatic SEC Championship victory over Georgia, critics argue that Alabama doesn’t belong in the top four and is merely a “threat” due to their historic reputation under head coach Nick Saban.
Alabama, which entered the final CFP rankings at No. 5, is considered by some to be a controversial inclusion. Fans from rival schools, especially those from teams that didn’t make the playoff like Florida State and Ohio State, have expressed skepticism, suggesting the Tide’s placement is more about name recognition than actual performance this season.
Some comments online have focused on Alabama’s two losses, questioning how a team with multiple defeats can be seen as a genuine threat to win the national championship. Others pointed to the lack of dominance in many of Alabama’s victories, suggesting they’re not as dangerous as past Tide teams.
Despite the mockery, Alabama remains a formidable opponent, with Saban’s leadership and a talented roster still making them a dangerous team. However, whether they can silence the doubters and make a deep playoff run remains to be seen.
