The College Football Playoff field is mostly set. The bubble isn’t very big, but the central debate heading into the conference championship games seems clear: Will the committee elect to place three-loss Alabama into the field ahead of two-loss Miami — or even SMU if the Mustangs lose the ACC title game against Clemson?

Few sports can deliver upsets the way college football can. Getting a win over the Florida Gators was crucial for the No. 9-ranked Ole Miss Rebels. However, Florida, riding high on momentum from their Week 12 victory over then-No.

The Athletic's David Ubben broke down the College Football Playoff bubble, noting that Alabama is in the "still hoping" category and would need some help to get a spot in the 12-team bracket. Ubben suggested that the committee could add extra weight to Alabama's history when considering a bid for the team.