It’s been a long road for college football powerhouses Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, and Oklahoma. After a tumultuous 2020 season, the four teams have been working hard to regain their swagger in the upcoming 2023 season.
The 2020 season was a difficult one for all four teams. Alabama was hit hardest, with their star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffering a season-ending injury in the first game of the season. This left the Crimson Tide with an inexperienced quarterback and a lack of offensive firepower. Ohio State, Clemson, and Oklahoma all had their own issues, with the Buckeyes dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak that caused them to miss several games, the Tigers struggling with a lack of depth on defense, and the Sooners dealing with an inconsistent offense.
However, all four teams have been working hard to get back to their winning ways in 2023. Alabama has been focused on rebuilding their offense around new quarterback Mac Jones, while Ohio State has been working on improving their defense and developing a more balanced attack. Clemson has been focusing on building depth on defense and finding a way to replace star quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Oklahoma has been focused on improving their offensive line and finding a way to get the most out of star running back Rhamondre Stevenson.
All four teams have also been busy recruiting top talent to help them regain their swagger in 2023. Alabama has been able to land several top recruits, including five-star running back Trey Sanders and four-star wide receiver Dazalin Worsham. Ohio State has also been able to land several top recruits, including five-star defensive back Lejond Cavazos and four-star quarterback Kyle McCord. Clemson has been able to land five-star defensive tackle Bryan Bresee and four-star wide receiver Beaux Collins. Oklahoma has been able to land five-star running back Seth McGowan and four-star wide receiver Marvin Mims.
With all of these moves, Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, and Oklahoma are all poised to regain their swagger in 2023. All four teams have made the necessary moves to improve their rosters and have put themselves in a position to compete for a national championship. It will be exciting to see how these teams fare in 2023 and if they can return to their winning ways.
