An Alabama legend has died. William "Bill" Battle served as Alabama athletic director from 2013-2017 and played football for the Crimson Tide from 1960-1962. He was 82.

"We express our immediate regret for disseminating false information," Alabama A&M University's athletics department said.

ESPN's Playoff Predictor still gives Alabama a 41% chance of making the CFP if the Crimson Tide beats Auburn Saturday. And even with a win against Mississippi State Friday in the Egg Bowl, Ole Miss would only have a 7% chance at reaching the CFP.

Week 13 may have been the final nail in Alabama's College Football Playoff coffin. While ESPN's FPI give the Crimson Tide a 37.7-percent chance to make the play