re: Does anyone remember the last time Bama and LSU played when both were in the top 3?

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Wasn’t that the first time in CFB history that a team that didn’t win its division or conference still got to play for a NC? Serious question.

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2001 Nebraska didn't play in the Big12 Championship game and still played for a national title against Miami. They lost 62-36 to Colorado the week before the title game. Texas and Colorado played for the conference championship.