With a record of 9-0, an impressive resume and being the clear No. 1 team in the naion among numerous polls and rankings, Alabama is on pace to earn National Championship No. 18.
After missing the College Football Playoff last season for the first time since its creation, the Crimson Tide came out swinging.
The coaching staff stepped up, as did the players.
In fact, many of the heavy hitters that have helped Alabama get to where they are now in the season are either playing above expectations, or are shocking the nation with their performance.
Alabama has already secured a date with No. 6 Florida in the SEC Championship game; a contest which could solidify the Crimson Tide as No. 1 for the playoffs, or take them out of it completely, depending on the outcome.
Here are five players for Alabama that have proven to be big enough difference makers: