I am trying to figure out how Utah is going to pull the upset of Alabama in the AllState Sugar Bowl. And, then I run across this stat: Rushing TD's Bama 32, Opponents 4.
For much of 2008, Alabama had the edge at the line of scrimmage and that has propelled the Tide to a 12-1 ranking and a #4 national ranking.
Here's more: Bama nose tackle Terrence Cody checks in at 365 pounds. Utah's pair of starting defensive tackles weigh 245 and 260 pounds.
Alabama running back Glen Coffee averages 6.1 yards per carry.
Undefeated Utah has had an incredible season. The 12-0 Utes routed BYU in the their final regular season game. They can also claim a 31-28 win over Sun Bowl champ Oregon State. But, Friday Night, the Utes will get a big taste of SEC football, and that size and speed of the interior players for Alabama will be the difference.
Bama wins, and if they get off to a quick start, maybe big.