Only one - 1941. I have no idea why they claim that one. The rest are very reasonable, valid claims. Also, Bama doesn't claim 1945 when they were 10-0 and stomped USC 34-14 in the Rose Bowl for their first Rose Bowl loss after 9 wins. Army had a valid claim, but so did Bama. That was one of Bama's greatest teams, but they finished number 2. But that's the breaks.

Don't count 1966 when started number one, went 11-0, the only undefeated/untied team in the country, 2 time defending NCs and humiliated #6 Neb in the Sugar Bowl 34-7.

Don't count 1977 when Bama was 3, then 1 and 2 lost, but ND at 5 jumped Bama to be number 1. Bama stomped OSU 35-7 in the Sugar Bowl. ND had a valid claim, but so did Bama.

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So you'll understand that we're skeptical

Oh, we understand why you are skeptical - ignorance and/or envy. Many other fans respect what various programs do. I know it's tough for you OM fans. You were great from the late 40s through the early 60s, though you never a NC. You finished in the top 7 maybe 7 times during that period. You were great. Even now you play with great heart. Most don't realize that it was OM that Alabama and Bryant had to overthrow when he returned. It was not UT or LSU or UGA, though they were good, as was AU and GT. Give some respect, it will make it easier for others to return it.