re: We'd beat the hell out Clemson, Michigan or Notre Dame,

That’s why I wanted them to win out! But nooooo! Michigan had to frick up. Rather play them any day than play Bama twice. Still have a mild shot to keep Bama out if Notre Dame and Clemson don’t frick up. Have to hope the committee would like an Oklahoma or Ohio State over Bama. They’ll need to dominate their conference championship games.