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Since beginning play in , the program claims 18 national championships, including 13 wire-service national titles in the poll-era, and five other titles before the poll-era. From to , the team was led by Hall of Fame coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, who won six national titles with the program. Despite numerous national and conference championships, it was not until that an Alabama player received a Heisman Trophy, when running back Mark Ingram became the university's first winner. In , Derrick Henry became the university's second Heisman winner.

Both schools are charter members of the Southeastern Conference SEC , and both universities' sports teams have competed in the SEC's West Division since the conference was split into two divisions in The team was led by head coach Nick Saban, in his second year, and played their home games at Bryant—Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Kirby Paul Smart is an American football coach and former player. He is the current head football coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, his alma mater.

Gregory Vincent McElroy, Jr. He was the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide football team. The team was led by head coach Nick Saban, in his third year, and played their home games at Bryant—Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. They finished the season undefeated with a record of 14—0 and as national champions. The team was led by head coach Nick Saban, in his fourth year, and played their home games at Bryant—Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The team was led by head coach Nick Saban, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Bryant—Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

They finished the season with a record of twelve wins and one loss and as consensus national champions. Raymond Anthony " A. During his college football career at Alabama, he became the only quarterback to win consecutive BCS National Championship Games with his victories in and The LSU vs. Coined a "Game of the Century," this was the first time two Southeastern Conference SEC football teams came into a regular season matchup undefeated and ranked No.

In a game dominated by defense and special teams, LSU won in overtime 9—6. LSU kicker Drew Alleman made all 3 of his field goals, while Alabama kickers Jeremy Shelley and Cade Foster made only 2 out of their 6 attempts, proving to be decisive in the game. The team was led by head coach Nick Saban, in his sixth year, and played its home games at Bryant—Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It featured the No. The team was led by head coach Nick Saban, in his seventh year, and played its home games at Bryant—Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

They finished the season with a record of eleven wins and two losses and with a loss in the Sugar Bowl to Oklahoma. Their overall official record under Saban is Since , Saban's teams have spent all or part of each season ranked No. The game featured the No. The Iron Bowl was fiercely contested in with both teams ranked in the top 5 and a berth in the SEC Championship Game and, potentially, the national championship game at stake.

However, this game was particularly notable for its ending. They finished the season 14—1, were SEC champions and advanced to the College Football Playoff National Championship game, for the second consecutive year, where they were defeated by Clemson.

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 26—23, coming back from a 13—0 deficit at halftime to secure the win in overtime. True freshman quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and defensive tackle Daron Payne were respectively named the offensive and defensive players of the game. Annual NCAA football game. See also: Alabama Crimson Tide football team. See also: LSU Tigers football team. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 7, Retrieved January 12, Associated Press.

Oklahoma Sooners Despite some last-minute maneuvering that could have led Northern Illinois into this spot, the best possible matchup for the Sugar Bowl was always going to be Florida and Oklahoma. The Gators had an outside shot at the BCS Championship Game two weeks ago, but the breaks didn't go their way, so they have to "settle" for a trip to New Orleans and the hefty payday the university will get. This was a resurgent season for Florida, which had been trying to find itself since Urban Meyer left two years ago.

Head coach Will Muschamp finally put it all together; after two years of hearing how much talent he was bringing in, the Gators had their best season since winning 13 games in Oklahoma lost only two games this season against Kansas State and Notre Dame, teams that combined for a record.

Cynics might say the Sooners couldn't get by the best teams they played, but they did put up 63 points against a good Texas defense. Ultimately, this game comes down to strengths. The Gators can run the ball, but they aren't going to put up a ton of points.

They want to control the clock and hit you in the mouth with a stout defense that just keeps coming at you. The Sooners are at their best when they can attack the secondary and Landry Jones can air it out. They struggled with that in their two losses, so pay attention to how they are moving the ball early against the Gators defense.

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