The University of Alabama won a national championship in college football for 2020, regardless of a global pandemic, a conference-only schedule, a new starting quarterback, an injury at wide receiver, and a defense that was ok at best.
It ran through its Southeastern Conference slate, allowing one team (Florida) to be within a touchdown of it.
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On the heels of its dominance, the oddsmakers in Las Vegas expect the Crimson Tide to do it again.
According to a report from Brett McMurphy of Stadium, Alabama carries the highest odds to win the national title next season. The numbers came from SuperBook Sports as the Tide holds 9/5 odds. Clemson and Ohio State are tied for second at 9/2 odds, while Georgia is third with 6/1 odds.
Odds to win @CFBPlayoff title via @SuperBookSports:
Ala 9/5
Clem, OhSt 9/2
UGA 6/1
OU 8/1
A&M, ISU, LSU 40/1
UF, Iowa, Mich, ND, UNC, PSU, USC, Wis 60/1
Ore 80/1
Miami, Minn, Tex 100/1
Ark, Aub, ArizSt, Cincy, Ind, Mizzou, Neb, OkSt, TCU, Utah, VT, Wash, WVU 200/1
OleMiss 300/1— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) February 1, 2021
After replacing four offensive coaches — Steve Sarkisian, Kyle Flood, Charles Huff, and Jeff Banks — Nick Saban has to replace leadership at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and on the offensive line. Should he have success, the Crimson Tide will be back in the driver’s seat for another championship. It will open the 2021 campaign versus the Miami Hurricanes in Atlanta.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith
