For what the rest of the college football world felt like was forever, Alabama football was at the pinnacle. ‘Little ole Clemson’ changed that on a chilly California night last January. There is no question Clemson was the best team in the nation last season.
Which does not mean Nick Saban has given Alabama football a ‘stand down’ order. Just the opposite describes the mood in Tuscaloosa as the Alabama football head man once again intends to lead his charges to the top of the college football world.
The terrain has changed for the two programs. It has changed more and become more difficult for Clemson.