Alabama had a better strength of record (No. 9 to SMU's No. 15) and strength of schedule (16 to 60) than the Mustangs. "I think one of the things I've mentioned throughout this football season is ...

In college football ... coaches gave some iconic quotes this year, such as Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin telling the country to get their popcorn ready before facing Alabama. Or former Notre Dame ...

“You called him a cheater earlier,” McAfee said, pointing to the longtime Alabama football head coach ... “He was trying to be funny, which I get it,” Saban said.