Line play on both sides of the ball matter. There is now way to compete at that level without really good lines.
Bama destroyed the Clemson Oline which was really good. They don't have to cover people for more than 3 to 4 seconds. Clemson Dine did a really good job against a really good Oline which is the only reason that game was close. Georgia wins because their D-Line was better than the Oklahoma Oline (which is really good) in the 2nd half. The Georgia Oline was much better than the Oklahoma D-line.
That is why I don't think there will ever be a shift in college football away from the traditional powers. The gap is that large and it is almost impossible to close the gap because their just aren't that many eltie players at those positions and those schools get most of them.
Louisville OLine will be better next year, but will be completely overmatched against the Bama and Clemson lines. The D-Line who knows what to expect. They need to keep adding to their depth on both lines.
Alabama wins the title...easy.
Bama destroyed the Clemson Oline which was really good. They don't have to cover people for more than 3 to 4 seconds. Clemson Dine did a really good job against a really good Oline which is the only reason that game was close. Georgia wins because their D-Line was better than the Oklahoma Oline (which is really good) in the 2nd half. The Georgia Oline was much better than the Oklahoma D-line.
That is why I don't think there will ever be a shift in college football away from the traditional powers. The gap is that large and it is almost impossible to close the gap because their just aren't that many eltie players at those positions and those schools get most of them.
Louisville OLine will be better next year, but will be completely overmatched against the Bama and Clemson lines. The D-Line who knows what to expect. They need to keep adding to their depth on both lines.
Alabama wins the title...easy.