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imo, this result is what happens when two top tier talented powerhouse teams play each other. One of them will lose and yet that team is still exceptionally talented and not likely to lose a rematch.. Its like Ohio State and Michigan..BOTH have really great teams. Michigan outplayed them on their home field but did not win because their talent was better than the Buckeyes. Its adrenaline and home field. I played in several of these types of games when in High School against our arch rivals Moeller High School.
we played the last game of every season and it always was two undefeated team ranked in top 5 of the State Big School division. ONE of us was going to get a loss but was still better than all the other schools.
Not all LOSSES are equal..
The two times My team won we went to the state championship and won two titles for big school football.
The two years we lost Moeller won two state titles.
Its how it was. Today's powerhouse football programs are no different.. Someone will lose on one play or the other team will have a play that fools them.
Alabama and Georgia are still both teams ya don't wanna meet if yer hopes are for an undefeated season OR a National Title.
I do not believe the Buckeyes are at that level although their offense is really great. They lack on the defensive side of the ball which is where it counts..
Kudos to the Dawgs, Crimson Tide, Longhorns and Wolverines for excellent season! They played great football....