It’s a different Bama. I think if you look at last year’s Washington Huskies’ season, then you have a better grasp of this year’s Bama. They have enough talent to go to national championship. But because they never blow away teams they should, they will get ranked lower and lower, and get underestimated. Like last year’s Washington team. Huskies were always ranked lower than their fans thought they should, even with better record. It wasn’t until the final week or 2 the picture cleared, and they were in the final 4. Even then there were doubters, but their performance in the championship game showed they belonged.