It’s no surprise that Alabama finds itself in the national championship game. After all, it seems that all Nick Saban has done since coming to Alabama is lead the Crimson Tide to national championship appearances.
It’s more surprising when they don’t make it, to be honest.
Despite the fact that they play in the SEC, arguably the toughest conference in college football, the Crimson Tide have yet to face a team the skill level of the Clemson Tigers.
The Tigers have a dominant quarterback, a powerful offensive line and a sneaky good defense. They really are a nearly-complete team.
So, what does Alabama have to do in order to win the 2016 National Championship?
Let’s look at the keys to the game.