The Alabama Crimson Tide came in at No. 11 after Tuesday's College Football Playoff ranking show, much to the dismay of fans. However, Joel Klatt defended Alabama as a playoff team.

Many have argued that the committee has long favored Alabama, which has made the College Football Playoff 10 times in the postseason's 12-year history. Their latest ranking—given both their 9–3 record and their two-slot jump from No. 13 last week—had the college football community up in arms on Tuesday night:

The Alabama Crimson Tide has had nearly everything go their way as the College Football Playoff bracket comes together. They may need just a little more help.