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Alabama’s national championship odds increased after victory over WKU

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer clapping during the Crimson Tide's season opener against Western Kentucky.
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It will let other naysayers know throughout the season, but Alabama football LANKED one company last week.

After an impressive 63-0 victory over Western Kentucky, the Crimson Tide’s odds to win a College Football Playoff National Championship have increased. Caesars Sports book had the Tide at +1400 odds in the offseason, but now it is at +850.

RELATED: 5 significant takeaways from Alabama’s victory over WKU

Alabama is now tied with Texas for the fourth-highest odds via Caesars.

Kalen DeBoer’s squad had 600 yards offensively and scored touchdowns in each quarter against the Hilltoppers.

The Crimson Tide earned a 17-3 victory over South Florida last year in a struggle. It looks to dominate the Bulls this week.

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Stephen M. Smith is the 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 15 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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