No. 2 Alabama edges No. 1 Notre Dame, 42–14

No. 2 beat No. 1 in the AP poll.

It was the 6th-biggest of 6 upsets in 2012 Bowl season, and the 49th-biggest of the 2012 season. It was Alabama's only upset win of 2012.

Other upsets in 2012 Bowl season

1. No. 22 Louisville 33, No. 4 Florida 23

   No. 22 beat No. 4Recap
   Upset size9
2. Texas 31, No. 15 Oregon State 27

   Unranked beat No. 15Recap
   Upset size5.5
3. Baylor 49, No. 17 UCLA 26

   Unranked beat No. 17Recap
   Upset size4.5
4. No. 14 Clemson 25, No. 9 LSU 24

   No. 14 beat No. 9Recap
   Upset size2.5
5. Arkansas State 17, No. 25 Kent State 13

   Unranked beat No. 25Recap
   Upset size0.5

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