The University of Alabama has appeared in the college football playoffs seven out of the last eight years.
That’s why many fans refer to the national championship as the “Alabama Invitational”.
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Adding to that, only 13 programs have made the CFB Playoff in its eight years of existence.
That’s why seeing Cincinnati in the playoffs last year was so refresh…