Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer didn't reveal his preferred playoff format when asked at SEC Spring Meetings, saying it's best not to put it in the committee's hands.
The SEC isn't on the same page with College Football Playoff expansion, and while Greg Sankey may want one thing, it appears his athletic directors want an expanded playoff.
The College Football Playoff committee has extended the current 12-team format for another season as the SEC and Big Ten stand at a crossroads on expansion.
Alabama's 11-win season came to an end in the granddaddy of them all in the Rose Bowl, with the Tide now turning its attention toward roster retention and additions via the portal.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson says the Tide's mindset is simple heading into the Rose Bowl against No. 1 Indiana on Thursday: "Forget the world, it's all about Alabama."