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Alabama’s CFP path gets murkier after Florida State’s stunning loss

The Crimson Tide face tougher playoff odds as Seminoles’ stumble weakens their résumé.

Alabama’s season already had questions after a Week 1 loss to Florida State. Now, those doubts just grew louder. The Seminoles’ shocking 46-38 overtime loss to Virginia makes Alabama’s path to the College Football Playoff even steeper. What was once a “quality loss” has turned into an anchor weighing down the Tide’s résumé.

Florida State’s fall from the playoff picture means Alabama loses credibility for its lone defeat. Voters and the committee often look at the strength of opponents. With FSU collapsing, Alabama’s Week 1 stumble no longer carries the same respect.

Second, the optics look bad. Virginia’s of

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