Alabama finds itself within an unusual situation under Nick Saban: A loss in the first half of the season. Texas A&M took down the former No. 1 team in the country on Saturday with a last-second field goal.
Florida also gave the Crimson Tide a close game, falling short of a comeback by two points. It’s been a sloppy season so far on the road, especially from a play-calling perspective — another unusual situation Alabama fans are watching unfold.
With a 5-1 record, the path to the College Football Playoff is still there. Win the remaining games on the schedule, win the SEC, and the hopes of Saban’s eighth national championship are alive.
But before looking ahead, Roll Tide Wire has created a superlatives list for the first half of the season. Here are the categories:
- Offensive MVP
- Defensive MVP
- Best coaching hire
- Surprise player
- Newcomer of the Year
- Underwhelming player
- Best moment
- Worst moment
- Second half predictions
Check out each staff member’s selections and explanations.