However , the Crimson Tide went on to lose , 21 - 17 , to Texas in the Orange Bowl and finish 10 - 1 on the year .
Because of that , Alabama was named the national champ by the AP , UPI , and Litkenhous groups .
The Alabama   went on to lose , 21 - 17 , to Texas in the Orange Bowl and finish 10 - 1 on the year .
Because of that , Alabama was named the national champ by the AP , UPI , and Litkenhous groups .