I hope I am wrong. But, looking at the four games that Alabama has lost in recent years while still holding championship aspirations (so excluding anything in 2010 and last year's Sugar Bowl), they've always been close. They've also featured mobile QBs and spread offenses in three of the four games.

Ole Miss 23, Alabama 17

Auburn 34, Alabama 28

Texas A&M 29, Alabama 24

LSU 9, Alabama 6

I just wouldn't get my hopes up for a blow out or a comfortable win. If these teams couldn't do it, it is doubtful ours will. I think we will win, something like 31-26. But we are all going to be on the edge of our seats all game. And that will be fun.