This year is as close to parity as college football is going to get. That's most likely because of all the 5th year+ playing at Tier 2 schools. Normally I say 'except for Bama' but UF scored a bunch of points on the Tide, both this year and in last year's SECCG.
Clemson may be dismal but UGA beat them 10-3, with the 1 TD coming from a pick-6. So unless the Dawgs are head and shoulders below Bama/UF I don't think the SEC is that far ahead.
Notre Dame had to cobble together an offensive line by starting a true frosh at LT (injured) and accepting a transfer from Marshall. We cannot block anyone and thus our tree trunk transfer QB had to learn the 3 step drop. We're undefeated because our front 7 has, so far, simply brushed aside the opponents on their way into the backfield. In short we haven't looked like this in 15 years and no one knows what will happen, not even the bookies.