Doug, How about 1969...
In 1969, President Nixon declared Texas national champs before the bowl games. Both Texas and Penn State finished undefeated that year and Penn State had no chance in the final polls after that presidential endorsement. Media and political bias cuts both ways. I would tell you to get over it but I still haven't
BTW, both Texas and Penn State finished with one loss this year. We both had our shot to be undefeated and be in the BCS Championship game without all the controversy.
Nate