ROOTING GUIDE: Which teams Alabama needs to win or lose to help CFP berth

Which teams need to win or lose this week in order for Alabama’s College Football Playoff hopes to stay alive? We broke it down for you.

In the latest College Football Playoff rankings, Alabama moved up one spot thanks to a rough Tennessee loss to South Carolina. Now at No. 7, the Crimson Tide’s chances of making the playoff improve slightly, but not enough to expect an appearance.

A slight chance is better than no chance, so let’s see what needs to happen this week to help the Tide. Earlier this week, Roll Tide Wire’s Sam Murphy broke down the path to the playoff for Alabama, here’s what needs to happen this week to pave that path (or just keep it alive).

As Alabama prepares to take on Auburn in the Iron Bowl, here’s a brief list of games Crimson Tide fans need to keep an eye on and which teams they should hope end the 2022 regular season with a win.