Did the CFP Committee Get Alabama's No. 5 Ranking EXACTLY RIGHT?

Did the College Football Playoff committee get it right with Alabama's No. 5 ranking in the first CFP rankings of the 2026 season? BamaOnLine hosts Clint Lamb and Tim Watts believe the committee was justified in their decision, and we're breaking down exactly why the Crimson Tide deserves to be in the conversation amongst the other top teams in college football. Despite criticism surrounding Alabama's ranking, there's a surprisingly strong argument that Kalen DeBoer's squad is exactly where it belongs. We'll examine Alabama's resume, strength of schedule, quality wins, losses and how the Crimson Tide currently stacks up against other College Football Playoff contenders.

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