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No, because it's not that simple. You're comparing the same units, not units against each other. The OL never goes against the other team's OL, they go against the opposite DL. And it doesn't take into account specific matchups. And finally, not all position groups are equal. The performance of the DL is probably more important than the performance of the RBs, for example.

Do I think the Bama OL is greater than the ND OL? Yes (but ND's is also good). I also think the ND front 7 is better than Bama's (but Bama's is also good). And again, they don't play against each other. Which group is more likely to have success against the other? I think both defenses will be able to have success against the run, but think ND will have more. Is Bama's secondary better than ND's? Yes, but ND's is also good and the gap is close, and if ND can stop the run, Bama won't have success in the air, because the ND safeties will play deep. Even if McCarron is traditionally "better" than Golson, which I agree he is, Bama's sole loss came against a QB that could run. Golson provides that threat, McCarron does not. And of course you add the underdog mindset from ND. There are so many factors beyond just saying Bama has more position units better than ND, that means they'll win.

So Bama won't be able to run or throw the ball and we are putting Golson and JFF in the same sentence? You're right, if Bama doesn't cross the 50 and Golson turns into a heisman winner, Bama is screwed. Don't see that happening so I think I'll keep my money on the team that, by your own words, is the better team.