Cover Story: Texas A&M, Alabama & the thin line of separation at the top

Playing in front of over 100,000 fans at Kyle Field in an absolutely incredible college football environment; three quarters of excellent defense; exceptional special teams play; a bye week to get healthy; and whatever extra motivation comes with payback in mind.

None of those things matter when the visiting team has 24 points gift-wrapped by turnovers, 21 of them coming via the direct route.