Alabama, although very good, is not dominant as in previous years - I saw that in their game vs Florida. That said, losing at an opponent’s field on the last play of the game is not the same as getting smashed. As for A&M, they started the season in the top 10, went unranked, but I expect them to run the table and finish in the top 10.
On a different subject, interesting that two of the leading Heisman candidates, the QB’s from Clemson and Oklahoma, are now both relegated to 2nd string. Crazy year.
And the Big-10 is fascinating this year.