Finally, after so many others had excluded Alabama from 2026-27 College Football Playoff predictions, the Crimson Tide was included in one. The good news came from a Playoff prediction by Will Hollon of TWIN. If Hollon's projections prove correct, Alabama Crimson Tide fans will love the team Alabama will host in Bryant-Denny. Beating 'Google Me Cignetti' could only be eclipsed by the Crimson Tide winning it all in late January. Alabama Crimson Tide Bold PredictionAlabama had shoulder pads on during Friday's practice, but full contact was still on hold.