Article: Sugar Bowl: Game day

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 ...

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