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Article: Sugar Bowl: Game day
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- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- January 2, 2009
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THE STAKES
For Alabama ... Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide are looking to
bounce back from a 31-20 loss to Florida in the SEC Championship
Game. It was the lone blemish on Alabama's record this season.
For Utah ... The Utes are on pace to make history. They're one
victory away from finishing the season as the nation's only
undefeated team. In addition, a 13-win season would be a school
record.
THE TRENDS
For Alabama ... The Crimson Tide are making their 13th appearance
in the Sugar Bowl (tying LSU for the most), but their first since
defeating Miami (Fla.) for the national championship in 1993.
For Utah ... The Utes are on a 7-0 bowl roll. They haven't lost a
postseason game since 1996. Bowl ...