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Football Continues Work for National Title Contest with Third-Ranked Ohio State

1/6/2021 4:25:00 PM | Football

Crimson Tide practiced in pads for the first time this week

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Crimson Tide practiced at the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields in full pads for two hours as the team continues preparations for Monday’s national title game.

Alabama will face No. 3 Ohio State for the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday night at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN.

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Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen (4)
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Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen (4)
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Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31)
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Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31)
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Alabama tight end Jahleel Billingsley (19)
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Alabama linebacker Ben Davis (1)
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Alabama offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. (55)
Alabama offensive lineman Deonte Brown (65)
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Alabama offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. (55)
Alabama offensive lineman Deonte Brown (65)
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Alabama snapper Thomas Fletcher (45)
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Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10)
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Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10)
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Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10)
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Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10)
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Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70)
Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal (73)
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Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32)
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Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32)
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Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32)
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Offense
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Alabama runningback Brian Robinson Jr. (4)
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Special Teams
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Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2)
Alabama wide receiver Javon Baker (5)
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Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2)
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Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2)
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Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2)
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Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2)
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Alabama wide receiver Javon Baker (5)
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Alabama wide receiver Traeshon Holden (11)
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Alabama wide receiver Thaiu Jones-Bell (14)
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Quarterbacks
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