Texas mauled Alabama on Saturday, to the extent that you had to wonder whether this was the final punch on the chin of Nick Saban's fading dynasty. The team with the better quarterback won.

Led by Quinn Ewers, Texas blitzed Alabama in the fourth quarter. Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe threw two critical interceptions. After an offseason of quarterback uncertainty, is a change in order? Would it even matter?

On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams examine Alabama's loss to Texas and what impact a quarterback change would have.

Their conclusion: Milroe didn't help Alabama's cause, but he was far from the only issue. Alabama got whipped at the line of scrimmage, its wide receivers couldn't get open and its running backs were pedestrian.

The losing squad in Tuscaloosa didn't resemble a CFP team.

Milroe's running ability is an asset. Without it, Alabama's offense could become more limited. Backup Tyler Buchner might provide a steadier passer, but judging off Saturday, Alabama doesn't possess the wide receivers to take advantage.

Each of the three projected frontrunners in the SEC West – Alabama, LSU and Texas A&M – has a nonconference loss, leaving a slim avenue to the College Football Playoff. With those three in a weakened state, Toppmeyer and Adams discuss whether Ole Miss is a contender or pretender in the West. Also, they offer their Week 3 picks against the spread!

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