In terms of pure creativity, most agree that Sarkisian is #1 in the West and maybe even in the country. He knows Saban's tendencies and almost pulled out a win last year.
This is going to be a game within a game. Saban would have no problems shutting down USC's offense , heck Bray was able to do it last year, but Sarkisian's offense is too varied. There is no single thing to stop because there are a lot of parts to it.
In the end, I think Saban stops Texas just enough and Bama gets a couple of scores late.
Crimson Tide 38 Longhorns 27
Two seasons at Texas, took over a very talented squad. Herman was a dick but he could recruit. First season was 5-7, last year 8-5. Not that great. Sarks 2022 offense was decent #25 in college football. By comparison USC was #3 , UCLA #8: and Oregon #9. Sarks offense was #18 inn2021. Decent. You don't give examples of his creativity but his efficiency and results isn't even top 10. I agree with your game prediction, Tide rolls.
So Sark is the top coach in america? You've already said Venebles is 2.
OK Art
Steve Sloppy Seconds
Brent Blowin and Goin
????? Can't wait to hear who is 3. Chocolate Chip?
it used to be Chip
my how things change
put the koolaid down and step away from the pitcher.
Sark is clueless. He and Kiffin couldn't make 2 yards on 2 plays with 2 HT winners in the putative backfield.
You can't fix stupid.