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Players, coaches and storylines to watch during bowl season

Alabama is looking for a fifth title in eight years. Deshaun Watson and Clemson are looking for a rematch with the Crimson Tide to prevent that from happening. Plus, James Conner's final game, Lamar Jackson against the LSU defense and the Big Ten looking to continue its regular-season dominance. These are just some of the stories that will dominate the rest of bowl season.

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What is the best storyline of bowl season?

Andrea Adelson: Can anyone beat Alabama?
The storyline that has been discussed since the season began now takes center stage: Which team has the best shot to take down Alabama? Washington certainly has a defense that gives offenses fits; Ohio State and Clemson have the quarterbacks who could give the Crimson Tide some major headaches. But let's focus on the Washington matchup since it comes first. The Huskies' defense must be in the story for this game. Not only has it been strong and tough, but it is the most opportunistic defense in the nation (33 turnovers gained), and that is the No. 1 story to watch in their matchup.