1979 BACK-TO-BACK The 1979 Alabama Crimson Tide was fierce to say the least. Alabama’s defense posted shutouts against Baylor, Wichita State, Florida, LSU and Miami. Alabama outscored five of its opponents on the season by 30 points or more with the biggest margin of victory coming against Vanderbilt in a 66-3 game. Alabama capped off the undefeated regular season by beating Auburn 25-18 and Miami 30-0. After its perfect 11-0 regular season, Coach Bryant’s Crimson Tide team returned to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans again for the second straight year. This time the Crimson Tide faced its future SEC West rival in the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, who then were a part of the Southwest Conference. Alabama was led by running back Major Ogilvie as the Tide outgained the Razorbacks 284-97 in rushing yards. Ogilvie scored two touchdowns in a 24-9 victory that gave the Crimson Tide its 11th national title and Bryant his sixth and final championship.
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