Examining this Bama team from outside the vacuum; Early Austin trip to-do list

With game week rapidly approaching, 247sports.com national college football writer Chris Hummer joined BOL senior analyst Travis Reier to hit on a myriad of topics.

Included in the discussion:

-- With the trip to Austin rapidly approaching, Chris, a local, provides quick preview to eating and drinking in the area.

-- Nick Saban's new deal takes him into 2030. Over/under on retirement age: 78.5.

-- Speaking of Texas, Alabama can expect to see Quinn Ewers at quarterback for the Longhorns.

-- Texas offensive import from UA most likely to impact outcome on Sept. 10.

-- Calling QB competitions for Crimson Tide foes around the SEC West.

-- Jaheim Oatis shows up on Chris' preseason true freshman all-american team.

-- Is it Alabama and everyone else or are there other legit suitors for the crown in 2022?

-- If Will Anderson and Bryce Young replicate 2021 seasons, who gets most Heisman votes this time around?