I do think that game film is going to be used extensively from that game, for each opponent prep this season. Not each game reviewing Clemson tape to prepare for, but the things we learned about ourselves from that will be used to prepare better for each game this season. We won't have to overcome as much against most opponents, because most of them aren't anywhere near that level of talent. 12 games to prep for in 2019, maybe 2 of those schools have as much talent in key places (LSU, maybe aTm). Everyone else pales in comparison, and Clemson would beat the brakes off of them. I do expect we will play either Georgia or Florida this year, as well, and they compare favorably to Clemson. Then, a playoff game, if we are lucky, against Clemson and someone else.
I truly hope it's not Oklahoma this season. It's not that I think it's a loss for Alabama, but it's a lot of emotion to deal with, and playing them in a semi or in the final just screams of distractions. We aren't usually a distracted team; coach Saban does an excellent job managing that. But, we do get complacent, and that's the kind of team a Jalen Hurts level of talent can pick apart.