In other words, Cincinnati is welcome to challenge for the throne, but it will have to get past the mighty fist of college football’s fiercest giant.
The Bearcats should relish that opportunity, and every Group of Five school should be thrilled that not only is Cincinnati getting a playoff shot, but that its shot comes against Alabama.
Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell said his team doesn’t consider itself to be “carrying some flag” for past smaller-conference teams that didn’t receive this chance.
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