As soon as Utah defeated BYU to finish the season undefeated and lock up a BCS bid, I looked over the possible matchups and thought the Utes have a terrific chance if they draw the Crimson Tide of Alabama (I was predicting a Florida win in the SEC Championship game).
Sure enough, the selection committee pitted the two teams together and Utah didn't disappoint, winning 31-17.
When it comes to college football, particularly bowl games, the team with the best offense wins, not taking anything away from John Parker Wilson and the Nick Saban-run offense.
The defense either won or kept the Crimson Tide in most of its games this season.
For instance, it defeated LSU because Jarrett Lee was held to 13-of-34 passing, including four interceptions.
Figure in the "something to prove" factor Brian Johnson and company carried into this game for being snubbed from the BCS Championship game and it makes sense why Utah won.
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