re: Alabama claims 3 titles that aren't even recognized by NCAA & in the '80's, claimed 5 more

Regardless of how you want to count them, Bama has more than any other team.

AP


Coaches


FWAA (retired 2014)


NFF MacArthur Bowl


BCS


CFP


Even....
Chicken College Football National Championship (not recognized by NCAA) LINK


NCAA "recognized" Natties (SEC teams past & present)... LINK
Bama 16
LSU 5
Florida 3
Georgia Tech 3
Auburn 2
Tennessee 2
Texas A&M 2 (non SEC)
Arkansas 1
Ole Miss 1
Georgia 1