Dre Kirkpatrick (21) celebrates with fans after Alabama’s BCS win over No. 1-ranked LSU in New Orleans. (Copyright photo by Michael Casagrande)
Including tonight’s matchup with top-ranked Notre Dame, Alabama has faced a team ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press poll 10 times.
The Crimson Tide is 5-4 in those matchups.
Nov. 30, 1957, L, vs. Auburn, 40-0
Jan. 1, 1972 (Orange Bowl), L, vs. Nebraska, 38-6
Jan. 1, 1979 (Sugar Bowl), W, vs. Penn State, 14-7
Jan. 1, 1993 (Sugar Bowl), W, vs. Miami, 34-13
Sept. 6, 2003, vs. Oklahoma, L, 20-13
Dec. 5, 2009 (SEC Championship), vs. Florida, L, 31-20
Nov. 5, 2011, vs. LSU, L, 9-6 OT
Jan. 9, 2012 (BCS National Championship), vs. LSU, W, 21-0
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