Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) during warm ups before the start of an NCAA college football game against Auburn Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. AP Photo/Butch Dill, File
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP Sports Writer With two of the best players in the country leading the way — and a championship game loss…