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Alabama has taken a step back on defense this year, and their offense sputters. It's one of Saban's weakest teams in recent memory that will still probably go undefeated before the playoffs and play Clemson or OU in the natty.

My thoughts exactly. This isn't a great Saban team but at the moment, I don't see anyone in the SEC who could stop us. Miss State has my attention though.

Clemson looks really good. I'd put them at #1 right now.

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Posted by Roscoe

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Posted on 9/17/17 at 9:04 am to FairhopeTider

I thought Clemson would take a step back this season with Kelly Bryant taking over...something like a 9-3 season, with a return to the playoff picture in the next 2-3 years when Trevor Lawrence takes over. But it looks like they are a 2 loss team, AT WORST, this season, with a good shot to make the playoffs this season with Bryant as the QB, which would certainly put them in a great position next season as well. Bottom line, the way Dabo is recruiting, if he can keep Venables on the staff, which I just can't imagine him doing after this season unless Venables is simply content on being a DC, Clemson will be in the playoff picture every year for the next 4-5 years.

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Posted by Buckeye06

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Posted on 9/18/17 at 9:25 am to FairhopeTider

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Clemson looks really good. I'd put them at #1 right now.

It's hard to know how good teams you beat early in a season are, but I would agree Clemson has looked good. Only concern I would have is they did just come off of only scoring 14 at home against Auburn. I know recently they put up 50 on L'ville, but that will stick for a few more weeks til they show they can put up points on good defenses.

They would be my #1, with Bama/OU 2/3

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