re: How will Bama fair without the protection of SEC officals/replay?

Officiating could be a factor. The health of Jalen Hurts is the most crucial factor. He will have to perform against the Ohio State defense which could be much like the LSU though LSU is probably a better defense.

He will have to put points up if they play Clemson as Deshawn Watson is the worst nightmare for the BAMA defense as shown last year. ole Miss is the closest example of the vulnerability of their defense.

It would also be interesting to see what happens in a game when they don't score a non offensive touchdown or two.