re: Prediction time - OU 48 Alabama 45 and 4-0 vs. Alabama in the 21st century

Yes they would, I can make the same argument as you by saying the Offensive numbers wouldn't be as good if the Big 12 had better defenses. I've watched nearly every game that OU played in this year, they are great and they score but I also see BAD tackling and terrible discipline on the opposing side, things that aren't caused by the offense but by bad coaching and overall lack of talent.