So answer me this: In 22-23, we swept Tennessee, so we were better than that year's Tennessee, even though we were otherwise mediocre. According to your logic, you would answer, “Yes, our 22-23 team was better than 22-23 Tennessee team”
That's your logic, 'We swept them' = 'We were better than them for the entire season', and then you say 'they just had better outcomes'? That's hilarious.
I don't disagree that when we're fully healthy, we'd likely be a 2-seed and could probably win at home vs. Bama, and make it a much closer battle against Auburn.