... anticipating a big showdown between their titantic programs.

The most famous clash, prior to the upcoming battle in Pasadena, was the 1964 season Orange Bowl.

Behind the arm of the incredible Joe Namath (see pictured), the top-ranked Crimson Tide eagerly looked forward to the showdown, and fans of both schools were just as excited. 

The scene surrounding the January 1, 1965 battle in the Orange Bowl was special. The contest would be the first bowl game played at night, and matched the prior year's national champion against the current national champion.

It should be noted that in 1964 the polls closed early and did not take the results of Bowl games into consideration when determining final rankings.

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