Drawing conclusions from Week 12

ByCHRIS MORRIS
November 16, 2014, 1:03 PM

No. 5 Alabama 25, No. 1 Mississippi State 20

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The Tide barged into the playoff mix with authority, beating the Bulldogs with a late touchdown drive that put the game out of reach. While Alabama now holds the SEC West lead, Mississippi State's performance in Tuscaloosa could keep them in the playoff picture as well.