Yeah that's a problem. Alabama is still very good but they don't have the key players outside of Henry that everyone knows. They aren't quite as loaded as they were. Michigan St. is a little boring, I love their style of play but some won't. Clemson is interesting with Watson but I think everyone expects them to lose. Oklahoma is loaded but they didn't receive the hype they normally get.
It's a far cry from Jameis, Mariota, Urban, etc.. Plus, I said this before, I don't like them being on New Year's Eve. There's too much going on I can't actually sit and just watch the games. That second game won't get over until damn near midnight.