Alabama is not looking past Ohio State. Nick Saban knows what he’s facing in an Urban Meyer-coached team, and despite the Crimson Tide heading into the Sugar Bowl as 9.5-point favorites.

Even with the College Football Playoff semifinal looming, it’s fair to wonder who would make for the better matchup in a potential national championship showdown: Florida State or Oregon? Take a look at what both teams do offensively and defensively.

Offense

The Ducks are one of the most fun teams to watch in college football. They play fast, they score a lot, they wear cool uniforms. They also present everything that has given Alabama fits, both in recent years and this season.

Quarterback Marcus Mariota is a suped-up version of every quarterback that’s given Alabama problems the last few years. He’s insanely accurate, a phenomenal decision maker and can make plays with his feet, both running the ball and creating space to throw. There’s a reason he won the Heisman going away on Saturday.

Oregon leads the Pac 12 in long scrimmage plays, also ranking third in explosive plays through the air. That’s an issue Alabama has struggled with in recent weeks, on full display in the Iron Bowl and SEC title game.

While Oregon’s offensive line is smallish and banged up, Mariota and his myriad weaponry would be able to make Alabama pay like Auburn did and then some.

Florida State is just as capable offensively, and they’re still very good despite a drop off from the national championship team a year ago. Last year’s Heisman winner Jameis Winston simply has not been up to par as a redshirt sophomore. He’s averaging nearly two fewer yards per attempt, has already thrown 17 interceptions after just 10 last year and is down to 24 touchdowns after 40 last season.

The Seminoles have their share of weapons as well — Rashad Greene, Nick O’Leary and Dalvin Cook being the most dangerous— but Alabama would be much more concerned having to face Oregon’s go-go attack and this year’s Heisman winner.

Defense

Derrick Henry, T.J. Yeldon and the Alabama offensive line would be licking their chops at the prospect of running against Oregon’s defensive front. The Ducks’ defensive line averages 272 lbs. across (while averaging 6-4), very light compared to the 303 lbs. Florida State averages up front. The Ducks give up 4.1 yards per carry on the ground, while FSU gives up slightly under 4. That mark, 4 yards per carry, has been the key to Alabama either dominating or struggling this season.

Not that Alabama has much problem handling the pass rush, with an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the SEC this season and a quarterback capable of escaping pressure, but Oregon rushes the passer as well as anyone in the country. They bring pressure from all angles and tallied 34 sacks on the season, twice as many as FSU.

The Ducks have one of the best secondaries in the country, led by cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu. They swat down a ton of passes, although Alabama may be able to avoid that with the number of short passes Blake Sims throws to Amari Cooper and co. in the flats. Florida State grabs its fair share of interceptions, one per game, and many of htem have come in clutch situations in the seemingly endless close games they’ve been a part of.