The game was n't close between two of college football 's most storied programs .
It was one of the most significant victories for Alabama , the state of Alabama ( fourth straight ) , college football , the SEC ( seventh straight title ) , and Saban .
The game was n't close between two of college football 's most storied programs , but it was one of the most significant victories for Alabama , the state of Alabama ( fourth straight ) , college football , the SEC ( seventh straight title ) , and Saban .