that's a classic case of overthinking it. clemson and alabama recruit at a level where reloading is the standard, not rebuilding. their backups are better than most teams' starters. a&m returns 18 starters from a team that lost to appalachian state at home. their brand is built on choking, not winning. your schedule is brutal because you have to play elite programs, not just experienced ones. good luck in death valley with a new quarterback no cap.