1, Alabama needed a win Saturday against a ranked nonconference opponent. Alabama will probably, deservedly, receive the full benefit of the doubt come selection time. For Alabama fans, the biggest question is who will start at quarterback, with last season’s starter, Jake Coker, having graduated. 4 Florida State on Monday night in Orlando, Fla.)Of course, whom Alabama ultimately settles on at the sport’s most important position is arguably a trifle. “Roll Tide,” goes the saying, and on nights like Saturday, it could seem like the Alabama dynasty is as unstoppable as the waves.

Source: New York Times September 04, 2016 17:06 UTC