NOTABLE NUMBERS

6-1

Favorite to repeat as national champion for Alabama, according to odds released by Sportsbettingdime.com. Georgia is 7-1, Ohio State 8-1, Michigan 10-1 and Clemson 12-1.

12-0

Nick Saban’s record against his former assistants.

16.7

Overnight Nielsen rating for Alabama beating Georgia on the last play of the national title game, according to ESPN. That is up 9% from last year when Clemson beat Alabama on the last play of the game.

19

Of the 40 postseason games decided by eight points or fewer, with the winning score coming in the fourth quarter 11 times and three others in overtime, according to a College Football Playoff committee release.