A&M would have won without Bryant. Lawrence is a better pure QB and a probably future top 5 draft pick, but in that game Bryant played better.
The new redshirt rules are playing a part in this happening now. It’s going to be interesting how teams and players use this rule to their advantage going forward. If Lawrence gets hurt, Clemson is in a bind though.
2 of the starting QB’s from last years CFP have now been benched for younger Qb’s that are better pure passers.
Bryant- 14-2 as a starter
Hurts- 26-2
Both should be available for teams to pick up next for next season.