In a sport that\u2019s had so much change, scandal and upheaval over a short period of time, this clash for the National Title is a welcome surge of nostalgia for the college football traditionalist. These two historical football powers will meet on the strength of defense and motivation. <\/p>\n
BCS National Championship Game<\/strong> ATS Matchup Stats<\/a> | Gambling Insight!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Check out our in-house Handicapper!!! Buy Razor Ray’s Picks Today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you wanted, it has all the makings of a hokie sports movie.<\/p>\n In all seriousness, Alabama versus the Golden Domers should be an exciting match-up. Notre Dame has a tenacious defense and has shown up to play every week, but the Irish have not played a team as talented as Nick Saban\u2019s Crimson Tide.<\/p>\n However, there is only one unbeaten team playing in this game and it isn\u2019t Alabama.<\/p>\n Head coach Brian Kelly and his troops deserve a full serving of credit for reminding the hordes of Irish fans around the country what it feels like to win.<\/p>\n Notre Dame\u2019s outstanding defense is led by Heisman candidate LB Manti Te\u2019o and DLs Stephon Tuitt and Louis Nix. While Alabama\u2019s \u201cD\u201d might be lacking the individual superstar, it is a remarkably disciplined unit that play brilliantly as a team. The Tide seldom over-commit or miss tackles or blow coverages.<\/p>\n There is also crazy-beefy (320 lbs) DT Jesse Williams to clog the middle and allow Alabama\u2019s athletic back seven to flow to the ball.<\/p>\n It definitely seems like two similarly immovable forces converging on southern Florida.<\/p>\n On offense, Alabama has a phenomenal running back duo with fellow 1,000+ yard rushers Eddie Lacy and tantalizing freshman T.J. Yeldon. Tide field general A.J. McCarron gets points for experience and moxie, if nothing else.<\/p>\n The offensive success is absolutely buttressed by what is probably the best offensive line in the country, led by center Barrett Jones. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n For Notre Dame, sophomore QB Everett Golson has done his job admirably. He is assisted by his RB duo of Theo Riddick and explosive Cierre Wood, along with TE Tyler Eifert. However, the Irish\u2019s aggressive defense definitely makes these players look better.<\/p>\n Regardless, Golson is a revelation because finding a reliable pivot in South Bend was a crucial priority going into the season.<\/p>\n The Tide had their one slip-up against Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel and Texas A&M, and they also had a close call in the SEC Championship against Georgia. Other than that, though, the Tide made it look excessively easy. Refreshingly, both of these teams have proven that a strong defense and run game can still be successful at the college level.<\/p>\n I know non-SEC college fans are getting sick of hearing this, but it\u2019s undeniable that Alabama is consistently squaring off against tougher opponents than teams from other conferences (including Independent Notre Dame).<\/p>\n If the Irish can pull off a victory against Alabama, however, it will silence all of the constant SEC bragging.<\/p>\n The Irish are an underdog in this game, and despite having an unbeaten season \u2013 their best since 1988 \u2013 the Golden Domers are rightfully an underdog.<\/p>\n Score Prediction: Alabama 27, Notre Dame 12<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Crimson Tide vs Fighting Irish NCAA Football Spread\/Handicapping In a sport that\u2019s had so much change, scandal and upheaval over a short period of time, this clash for the National Title is a welcome surge of nostalgia for the college football traditionalist. 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\nAlabama Crimson Tide (11-1) vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-0)<\/strong>
\nMonday, Jan. 7, 2013, 8:30 pm EST<\/strong>
\nSun Life Stadium, Miami FL<\/strong>
\nBetting Information Courtesy of Bovada<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlabama -360, Notre Dame +300<\/strong>
\nAlabama -10, Notre Dame +10<\/strong>
\nOver\/Under: 41.5<\/strong><\/p>\nCLICK GRAB OUR BEST Expert FOOTBALL Picks for 2012 FOOTBALL GAMBLING season!<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n