Well the 28 point deficit is reality because we gave up two touchdowns off turnovers, failed to score two touchdowns in goal to go short yardage, and had two more turnovers on downs near or inside the red zone because our defense was getting torched so we had to chase points rather than kick a field goal (which does not even begin to be a gimme at any range with this kicking battery).
You list all these things that could have been changed with a legitimate pass rush (and more depth), yet seem to think having a legitimate pass rush would make no difference.
Don't get me wrong, to reiterate Alabama got their butt kicks. But if you're going to play the game of what ifs, which clearly this thread is, having an edge rusher could have made a heck of a difference.
Just replay what you went over. If Alabama just stops one earlier touchdown drive with a pass rush, let's not even get into creating a turnover or influencing Trevor Lawrence's play in general, then it's 7 points closer right?
From there, you cite several instances in which Alabama could have scored in the very least field goals and they probably approach the situation differently in a closer game. So it goes from 7, to 10, to 13 and so on. Now we're talking a two score game and the approach Alabama has could radically change. Once again, not saying Alabama wins but I am saying all it would have taken for a much closer game was Miller just influencing the quarterback on one key play.