Sportsbook CG Technology has set a win total of 10.5 for Alabama and 10 for Ohio State -- the only college football teams with double-digit win expectations for 2017.
The irony wasn't lost on Lane Kiffin as Alabama's team buses left University of Phoenix Stadium without the Crimson Tide's offensive coordinator.
The NCAA on Wednesday granted Clemson relief in regard to limits on practice time and rules about players missing classes, the school announced Thursday.
Clemson will have less practice time than the Crimson Tide because of the 20-hour rule limiting athletic activities and because Alabama's spring semester doesn't start until Jan. 13.
The Crimson Tide have started to convince oddsmakers, as they are now 5-2 co-favorites along with Ohio State to win the national title, according to the Westgate SuperBook.
Georgia coach Mark Richt wants to hear nothing about how his eighth-ranked Bulldogs are favored to beat No. 13 Alabama this Saturday.
