Nov 8, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) makes a reception for a touchdown defended by Louisiana State Tigers safety Tamarcus Cooley (0) and cornerback DJ Pickett (3) during the second quarter of the game at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
Alabama football is currently projected to take on the Ole Miss Rebels in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
This potential matchup came as a result of the Crimson Tide remaining at No. 10 after beating Eastern Illinois and Ole Miss dropping to No. 7 7 after Oregon moved up to No. 6 due to the Ducks defeating USC.
The winner of the Ole Miss and Alabama game would face No. 2 Indiana in the second round of the playoff.
Alabama is set to take on the Auburn Tigers Saturday on the road to keep its playoff hopes alive and to secure a spot in the SEC Championship game.
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