Doesn't matter. The narrative switches the moment Bama beats anyone, "Oh they weren't that good anyway. They were overrated." Remember when Ole Miss' all world receiving core and high powered offense was supposed to be a big test? Demolished them and it's only because Ole Miss sucks. Remember A&M, who gave #2 Clemson more than the Tigers wanted and were underrated in the eyes of many, was supposed the be the second first big test? Bama dominated and it's because Aggie isn't that good anyway. Even Arky, who we all knew sucked going into the games, was said by some that they would hold Bama to their lowest point total thus far. Well, they scored more than they have all season but now it's because Arky is a high school team.
All Bama has to do is keep winning and they're in. I'll take people bitching and moaning about Alabama's schedule all the way to the championship any day.