CFP Title Game, Alabama vs tOSU, Jan 11, 8:15 ET on ESPN, Miami

[Steve19]

Bama had injuries too, Landon Dickerson 1st team All-American Center, Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (the single most explosive wide receiver and punt returner in the country), Labryan Ray starting defensive end, and we lose Battle on a targeting call early in the game. Regarding injuries, if Jaylen Waddle is healthy, it's an even more lopsided score even if every player out for the Buck's is back. And the shortened season didn't seem to bother the Buck's against Clemson. Better team won this one, just like 2015 when OSU beat the Tide in New Orleans. When it's over I tip my hat to the winner and move on, excuses are worthless.

 

[Gcashwell]

Bama had injuries too, Landon Dickerson 1st team All-American Center, Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (the single most explosive wide receiver and punt returner in the country), Labryan Ray starting defensive end, and we lose Battle on a targeting call early in the game. Regarding injuries, if Jaylen Waddle is healthy, it's an even more lopsided score even if every player out for the Buck's is back. And the shortened season didn't seem to bother the Buck's against Clemson. Better team won this one, just like 2015 when OSU beat the Tide in New Orleans. When it's over I tip my hat to the winner and move on, excuses are worthless.

You are exactly right. Dickerson was a huge loss at center.

The offense changed drastically after the loss of waddle. However, it retained its potency. We shouldn’t forget that waddle was the leader of the receivers before his injury.

Labryan Ray was experience that was needed on this defense.

Malachi Moore was banged up too.