I agree with everyone picking Bama, but . . . I think it will be a much closer game that most people think. Sure, A&M's defense looked a little shakey against inferior opponents, but I expect them to play way above their heads when the Crimson Tide rolls in. I also expect Manziel to want to go off and show out against Bama. Expect him to be at the top of his game. Bama's offense was a little shakey against Va Tech, but I expect them to have that fixed when they roll in to College Station.
As ESPN has characterized it, this game is about VENGEANCE for Bama, and VALIDATION for A&M.
Both of those are very strong motivators. You have Bama coming in saying that last year's game was a fluke, and its time for revenge. On the other hand you have A&M saying last year's game was reality, and that they'll prove it with a win on Saturday. Again, I think Bama will win. I hate nail-biters, but this could be one. I'm picking Bama by four points.
Roll Tide Roll ! ! !