"But we are better nooooooow"
You mean as opposed to a month ago? Last week?
Here's one for you. FSU. Clearly has a top level defense. NOW.
FSU has one month to get a backup qb who didn't play last night ready. Integrate into a very talented offense.
FSU will be better in a month too. When they play again.
And guess what? They'll still be undefeated.