The College Football Playoff bracket was revealed Sunday, and Nick Saban wasn’t happy to see Notre Dame be the first team out in favor of Group of 5 programs Tulane and James Madison, which earned guaranteed berths in the 12-team bracket as two of the top-five ranked conference winners.

The Warriors are seeking their sixth state championship in seven years, while the Bulldogs aim to capture their first crown in program history. With identical records and momentum on their side, this matchup between two of Alabama’s premier programs has all the ingredients for an instant classic under the bright lights of Protective Stadium.

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Georgia's defense shut down Ty Simpson and the Crimson Tide offense on the way to a dominant victory in the SEC Championship Game

With championship experience on Lanett’s side and Coosa Christian’s hunger to claim their first crown, this matchup promises to deliver a fitting finale to the 2025 Alabama high school football season. Opening kickoff is set for 3 p.m. CT on Friday, December 5 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.

Miami overtook Notre Dame for the final spot despite neither team playing this week. The final two spots went to conference champions: No. 11 Tulane (American) and No. 12 James Madison (Sun Belt). That leaves ACC champion Duke out of the field because it was unranked compared to Tulane and JMU.

Alabama and Georgia will square off Saturday in the SEC Championship Game for the fifth time

Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs finally knocked off Alabama for the SEC championship, winning 28-7. Georgia likely will get a top-four seed and a bye in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Alabama will await its suddenly tenuous fate as the field is announced tomorrow afternoon.

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