re: do you think Clemson would be offered a spot if SEC expanded again

yes due to special teams. they got that turnover on the onside kick, and all a punt or kick return TD. difference in the game.

one of Bama's TD came on a bomb pass after the onside kick turnover. if they didn't catch the ball, Clemson has ball at midfield up 3 in the 4th quarter.

keep in mind Clemson was shredding Alabama's 'best ever defense' without Mike Williams or our fastest deep threat WR Cain.

i wouldn't be talking too much trash about Clemson, just in case they beat Bama this year.