Alabama has made it through eight games, and it stands at 7-1 for its bye week.
Despite a loss to Texas A&M, the Crimson Tide has its postseason aspirations in front of it.
An opportunity to compete for a Southeastern Conference Championship and a national title is alive. Regardless of this, Nick Saban and his coaching staff have some things to fix.
Alabama must improve the communication of its secondary and make adjustments on the offensive line.
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National media sees Georgia as the team to beat in college football. The Bulldogs have an unmovable defense under Kirby Smart, and it seems to have an identity on offense. Some people do not think this Alabama team is capable of winning a national title.
Coach Saban has not won back-to-back titles since 2011 and 2012.
As it prepares to face LSU on November 6, here are reasons why the Tide can still win a national title this season.
1. Bryce Young is a championship-caliber quarterback
Elite quarterback play wins Super Bowls in the National Football League.
The same method applies to college quarterbacks. Bryce Young has all the qualities to propel Alabama to a College Football Playoff National Championship. After watching Mac Jones do it in 2020, Young possesses the accuracy, timing, leadership, anticipation, precision, and athleticism to offset defenses.
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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.
