Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer took advantage of the opportunity, giving more of a pitch for the Crimson Tide to make the CFP that he ever has. "Everyone's aware of our schedule I don't know the exact stats, but I know we beat four top-25 teams. And I don't ...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Kalen DeBoer’s first Iron Bowl was far from the back-and-forth of some shootouts of the past and lacked the theatrics of Nick Saban’s final act in the legendary rivalry last season. Even so, the first-year Alabama coach did something Saban could not: taste victory in his inaugural Alabama-Auburn showdown.

Kalen DeBoer made the case for Alabama to make the College Football Playoff following a win over Auburn in the Iron Bowl. A 9-3 record against a tough schedule is definitely one argument for the Crimson Tide.