The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide is seeking its 19th national championship as the Tide is set to take on the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs in Indianapolis. While the game is special for every player involved, for one Tuscaloosa-native the game will be especially meaningful.
The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the No. 4 Cincinnati Bearcats in the 86th Goodyear Cotton Bowl 27-6 to advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Georgia's defense is allowing 79 yards per game rushing, good for third in the nation. Everyone has seen the struggles the Alabama offensive line has had creating holes in the running game and protecting Bryce Young.
The Alabama Crimson Tide (7-1, 4-1) enjoyed a 52-24 Homecoming victory over the Tennessee Vols (4-4, 2-3) in Bryant Denny Stadium on Saturday night. The Crimson Tide, led by sophomore quarterback Bryce Young, extended its winning streak over the Volunteers to a series-long 15 games.
The Southeastern Conference announced its players of the week for Week 5 of the 2021 college football season and four of its 11 honorees have significant ties to Tuscaloosa, Alabama.