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Can anyone beat Alabama? Who's built to do it?

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Alabama continues to roll through the SEC with no sign of slowing down. So let's fast forward. Which team, on the remaining schedule or otherwise, has what it takes to knock off the Crimson Tide? Our experts have the answer to that and more:

Which team is best equipped to beat Alabama?

Adam Rittenberg: Clemson
It's between Clemson and Ohio State. Both the Tigers and Buckeyes use a spread structure that gives offenses a chance against Alabama. Both teams can slow their pace when necessary. Both have excellent, experienced quarterbacks in Deshaun Watson and J.T. Barrett. But Clemson has edges at wide receiver and defensive line, two positions that have to max out against Alabama. Yes, Clemson has been shaky at times, but Watson pushed the Tide to the edge in the title game last season, and he could do so again.

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