The College Football Playoff field is mostly set. The bubble isn’t very big, but the central debate heading into the conference championship games seems clear: Will the committee elect to place three-loss Alabama into the field ahead of two-loss Miami — or even SMU if the Mustangs lose the ACC title game against Clemson?

The Athletic's David Ubben broke down the College Football Playoff bubble, noting that Alabama is in the "still hoping" category and would need some help to get a spot in the 12-team bracket. Ubben suggested that the committee could add extra weight to Alabama's history when considering a bid for the team.