In two National Championship games against Clemson, the Crimson Tide allowed 75 points. In their back to back Appearances in the National Title game, the Hurricanes allowed 31 points in regulation.
In almost every measure, the 2001 Miami Defense is the best in modern day College Football History. They had more talent then some national champions combined and were a dominant big play defense that set the tone for the rest of the team.
Alabama’s defense has received a lot of hype in an era that has more outlets then ever before. Alabama is projected to have three players from their defense picked in this year’s first round.