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Kirk Herbstreit continues confidence in Alabama to win CFP National Championship

Mark J. Rebilas - USA Today Sports

One person in the national media knows Nick Saban has something up his sleeve for Alabama football.

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Kirk Herbstreit, an analyst for ESPN, has not changed his stance on the University of Alabama winning the College Football Playoff National Championship. The former Ohio State quarterback was vocal about his opinion on several shows and media events. Herbstreit believes the Crimson Tide is returning to a more physical brand of football, and it is tired of hearing how it is no longer dominant. Alabama players have talked about the identity of this team, and Herbstreit sees a championship identity.

He said he expects this team to ‘play with a chip on their shoulders.’

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Many look at the Georgia Bulldogs as the standard of college football, so this season will be exciting.

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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. 

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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