Alabama would lose to Mississippi State in one of the biggest upset of the Gene Stallings era. Auburn After the game, head coach Gene Stallings announced his resignation effective at the end of the season. Florida Alabama would be in its fourth SEC Championship game in five seasons and once again would face Florida, as they had the previous three meetings. The Gators would use nearly 500 yards of offense to win its fourth straight SEC title, a record that still holds to this day. Michigan Two 4th quarter touchdowns proved to be enough as Alabama would win its 10th game of the season and the 70th and final for Gene Stallings as head coach. References Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide football seasons ReliaQuest Bowl champion seasons Alabama Crimson Tide football