The BCS National Championship would pit No. 1 Alabama against No. 2 Texas. The Crimson Tide defeated the Longhorns 37–21 in the BCS National Championship Game to win their first BCS title. This was also Alabama's third straight year playing in the championship game and fourth overall. Texas played in the 2008 Rose Bowl against Michigan State. Alabama won that game 42-14 and earned its spot in the 2009 BCS National Championship Game. Alabama has been ranked No. 1 in the preseason AP Poll every year since 2005, when it began the season as such before losing at home to USC. The Crimson Tide have won at least 10 games each year during that span, including 11 last season. They have also made at least one appearance in the BCS National Championship Game every year since 2005. Alabama is looking to continue its dominance in 2009 with a chance to win its third consecutive title. Texas joined the Big 12 back in 2012 after winning the 2011 BCS Title with Texas A&M. The Longhorns are looking to make their first BCS bowl appearance since 2006 when they went 8-4 on the season. They ended up going down to Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game where they lost 34-27. Both teams have very impressive offenses but I think you have to go with Alabama because of its defense.