Here are the 13 teams Alabama fans need to root for this week to help Tide in CFP race

Alabama's path to the College Football Playoff during Rivalry Week 2025 hinges on several key matchups. Ranked No. 10, the Crimson Tide must defeat Auburn in the Iron Bowl to keep their playoff hopes alive. Winning the SEC Championship Game would secure an automatic playoff bid, but a loss could jeopardize their chances.

Alabama fans should root for Mississippi State to defeat No. 7 Ole Miss, potentially allowing Alabama to surpass the Rebels in rankings. Kansas defeating No. 13 Utah would remove the Utes from contention. A loss by No. 4 Georgia to No. 23 Georgia Tech could drop Georgia behind Alabama, given the Crimson Tide's head-to-head win.

In the Big Ten, Alabama benefits if No. 1 Ohio State beats No. 15 Michigan, as a Michigan victory could complicate the playoff picture. It's also advantageous for No. 2 Indiana to remain undefeated against Purdue to prevent Michigan from reaching the Big Ten title game.

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