It's a new year and a new reality for Alabama football. After hearing arguments for why Alabama should've been chosen for the College Football Playoff over SMU, Indiana or any playoff team without the pedigree of Alabama,

Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer doesn't have confidence from many that he'll lead the Crimson Tide back to the level of winning Nick Saban's tenure produced.

Alabama football went out with a whimper in the first season without Nick Saban manning the sidelines. Kalen DeBoer and the new-look Crimson Tide suffered a disappointing 19-13 defeat at the hands of Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban believes that the Tide weren't motivated to play against Michigan.

This story has been updated to add new information related to the postponement of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Former Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban revealed his picks and prediction

Franklin made the suggestion on Sunday at Penn State’s College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day ahead of the Fiesta Bowl.