That's my point. It was already a playoff game by default. Alabama lost. . .at home to LSU. LSU, played quite possibly one of the toughest schedules in the past 15 years, beat Alabama on their homefield, plays another game against a Top 10 UGA team, and Alabama could win the NC if they just beat LSU once. . . all the while LSU already beat them with a much tougher schedule.
Yeah, it makes complete sense to vote Alabama the National Champion or let them have another shot at it.
IMO, if LSU beats UGA on Saturday, LSU should win the NC no matter what happens in the bowl game.
On the other hand, if LSU loses on Saturday, then yes I'd agree that it should be LSU/'Bama for the National Title.