The only team BAMA wants to play in the CFP(if they back in) is LSU in a 1 vs 4 matchup

Both Clemson and OSU scares the shite out of them. Lose to one of them and they become mere mortals of college football. They lose to Clemson, they fall to a 2/win 3/loss record to Clemson in CFP. Lose to OSU, a team LSU has beat in the NCG, they will look overrated. In their minds, it's a win win playing LSU. They lose to LSU twice, they have tons of excuses. SEC conference west is the toughest in college football, LSU was due because we've dominated them for 8 years, LSU wouldn't let our defensive line hurt Joe Burrow.... on and on.
Beat LSU and suddenly LSU becomes the Best in college football and we beat them.

Note: even if Bama wins the Game, they still have to face OSU or Clemson. Better score 50+ in each game Bama, that defense sucks.

Hell, I bet there are more than a few in Bama land that hope they miss or get left out of the CFP. Simply out of the fear of being embarrassed 3 times in a 1 year period. Just to have the luxury of playing the what if game.

Trust me, I'm pulling for Bama to make it. Everything will have to fall their way in two games, against better talented teams. They will be underdogs in both. They simply won't get lucky twice.