It's a new year and a new reality for Alabama football. After hearing arguments for why Alabama should've been chosen for the College Football Playoff over SMU, Indiana or any playoff team without the pedigree of Alabama,

Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide are fresh off finishing the worst college football season that fans have seen since Nick Saban's first year back in 2007. The Tide finished 9-4 on the year following a disappointing,

Alabama football went out with a whimper in the first season without Nick Saban manning the sidelines. Kalen DeBoer and the new-look Crimson Tide suffered a disappointing 19-13 defeat at the hands of Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Alabama had three turnovers in four plays at one point in the first quarter, in which Michigan gained possession inside the Crimson Tide 's 30-yard line each time. Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe threw an interception and fumbled twice in the first quarter, which ultimately was the difference on Tuesday.

Having last taken the field back in late-November for the Iron Bowl, the time has now come for the Alabama Crimson Tide to officially return to action, as the team will play in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday,

Alabama lost to Michigan 19-13 in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Tuesday, and one in-state program relished it -- the South Alabama Jaguars. The Crimson Tide had three turnovers, all at the hands of quarterback Jalen Milroe with two fumbles and an interception in the first quarter.