Field position is paramount. Even if we don't score, we must move the chains to near midfield and pin them back inside the 10. That's how you get back in the game. Can't be starting drives from the 25 and in. Not this offense against that defense.
Yes. Every year 'Bama fields a QB who is either seasoned--or rapidly develops big skills by the first week in November. You can actually see their QBs maturing on the field. We, OTOH, haven't had a top QB in a long time. Mett was the best in my limited recall.