OK, now that I've stepped away from the ledge since last Thursday I feel cheerful enough to post again
Have to agree with most of you guys - and I've changed my tune about Ohio State, I don't think they have quite the defense to stop Alabama though. Florida State appears to be the best matchup, they also seem to have the "easiest" schedule to remain undefeated before the title game. I honestly think FSU could be a greater threat than people realize, the biggest thing to me is how Winston would perform in that kind of pressure against an elite opponent. He's been phenomenal, but I haven't seen enough to know for sure. Alabama has the advantage of experience, execution and discipline...I know from experience!! that you can have a talented, fast team but against another elite team, you can't afford any mistakes. You have to capitalize on any opportunity you might get, because it could be the only opportunity. FSU might have the defense to stop just about any team, but Bama? I don't know.
Baylor, I have NO idea. Need to watch more of that team, but they have a couple pretty good wins now and their defense appears better than I thought. Considering the style of game they play, and my green-and-yellow shaded glasses I'd love to see them somehow make the title game! Haha. I agree Alabama and Saban with 4+ weeks to prepare is a deadly combo, but keep in mind the other teams have that time to prepare as well. The question is whether they can maximize it anywhere near how Saban has been able to.