Quarterback Tom Clements directed two bowl victories over 11-0 Alabama teams. (No. 54 for Alabama is
future Crimson Tide head coach Mike DuBose.)
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bama was denied a national title ��� consensus
or otherwise ��� by the
Fighting Irish.
The ���Catholic Vote���
In 1977, the two teams
didn���t meet on the field,
but just like in 1966, Alabama thought it was a
victim of politics.
Both teams finished
the regular season 10-1.
Both defeated USC, with
Alabama���s win coming
on the road.
Alabama was No. 3
and Notre Dame No. 5.
As the SEC champ,
Alabama played No. 8
and 9-2 Ohio State in the
