Published 1/3/2009
by Vince Jackson
at Bleacher Report - College Football
I read a comment on a message board somewhere that should Utah defeat Alabama in the Sugar Bowl that fans should print out mythical national championship t-shirts. Tell them to start working overtime on that project.
The No. 6 Utah Utes (13-0) completed their second undefeated season since the Urban Meyer/Alex Smith era. The only undefeated team in the country this season, Utah pulled off another upset in winning the Allstate Sugar Bowl over the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide in New Orleans 31-17. MVP Brian Johnson threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns.
Like the 2005 Fiesta Bowl against Pittsburgh, Utah was not given much respect or much of a chance against the toughness and brute strength of Alabama (their offensive line outweighed Utah's defensive line) but after taking a 21-0 lead in the first quarter a clear message was sent.
The Utes become the first non-BCS school to win two BCS bowls. Also like 2005, the question will be brought up as to why Utah can finish the season ...
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