ohiomrfootball

He's going to Ohio State

Clemson will spread them out and try to beat them the same way Ohio state did, but you have a couple problems here:

1. Bama D line is better than last year. They lightened up across the front to about 310-315 per man and they are lightning fast at that size now. This D line is one of he best I've ever seen having this many guys rotating in at that size with strength and speed.
2. They lightened up the back end and they are better in coverage. Also, the D line will not give Watson much time. The bama front on D is so good that they will it rush 4-5 and shutdown the run game, so they'll be able to spy Watson and still cover everyone easily.

The only chance Clemson has is opportunistic turnovers and Watson carrying the load which he cannot do on his own against this caliber of competition. It's hard to step up to that level when you've never seen it.

Taurus:

Exactly - ohio state gave up 400 yards passing to wisconsin that year. I mean friggin wisconsin who runs the ball every play. Ohio State lost that game due to a fumbled punt when they were up 12 going into 4th quarter and they weren't very good that year.

TommyM:

I'm not even an Alabama fan, I just think they are that much better as a team. Look at every position and alabama has the edge at almost every position. Probably 21/22 starters favors bama on the first team. The second team is all bama. They are simply deeper and better.

It wasn't Oklahoma's "worst game", they just play no defenses in their conference. The fact of the matter is that when TCU and Baylor have healthy QB's, they are both better than chokelahoma. Oklahoma hasn't beat a ranked team with their 1st team QB this year. That is why they got smacked by clemson.

Mississippi State would give Clemson all they want. Miss St could beat those fake top 10 opponents clemson played.

What does the Big Ten have to do with the ramming Alabama is going to put on your soft team with their front 7?

Because Bradley Roby didn't play and neither did half the D. You never have the opportunity to play Ohio State when they are good, because you are usually playing in the Russell Athletic Bowl.

Bama1959 is right. Clemson can't handle the Bama D Line.

Datnolaclap:

Alabama did not utilize all their skill players most of the year because they don't have to to win games. Tennessee has recruited as well as clemson. The ole miss loss is due to fluke turnovers.

I'd first like to start by saying this is my unbiased opinion of the game. I'm actually an Ohio State fan looking at both of these teams honestly.

First off, the SEC is the best conference in college football. Outside of Ohio State and Michigan, the other teams do not have the overall athleticism to matchup. Alabama's schedule in the SEC west is an absolute gauntlet.

When looking at this matchup, Clemson is so overrated it isn't even funny. Clemson's big wins have all been big bowl flops. UNC ran out of the stadium with 645 baylor rushing yards, Ohio State ramming Notre Dame as always (notre dame have clemson their number 1 ranking), and florida state got beat by Houston. Baylor, Ohio State, and Houston all beat Clemson's pretend "top 10" teams worse then Clemson. Clemson then goes and beats an Oklahoma team that has not beat a ranked opponent with their starting QB this year.

Now, look at Alabama's schedule and how they fared in bowls. Outside of the Florida debacle against Michigan, Alabama played Ole Miss, LSU, Miss St, etc. These teams absolutely waxed Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, etc., that would've been considered "top 10" teams if they played Clemson's ACC schedule. Not to mention, Alabama beating Michigan state into the ground, who was nowhere near the best team alabama played this season, but would've made a run in the ACC.

Look at recruiting - the best two recruiting teams in the last 4 years have been 1. Alabama 2. Ohio State............15. Clemson

This means Clemson's depth is lacking to say the least. They are going to ride Watson because they do not have a deep complete team along the line of scrimmage like the experts say. Alabama will wear this team out.

Prediction - The Tide will come out and only have to rush 4 or 5 to get to the QB and stop the run. Clemson has seen nothing even close to Alabama all year. The Alabama physicality will wear them out, and the skill players are actually better at Alabama than Clemson with the exception of the QB. This game will be the opposite of Oklahoma vs Clemson, but with Clemson being this weeks Oklahoma. Watson must run for his life to win. Alabama will contain with 4 or 5 and a QB spy dropping everyone into coverage. The Tide is bigger, faster, and stronger.

Score:

Bama 38
Tigers 21

Roll Tide Roll!