The two most storied programs in college football history will meet today for the BCS National Championship. Alabama with 14 Championships and Notre Dame with 11 championships are the most decorated programs in college football.
3 Keys to the Game:
Battle of the Trenches
Whoever wins this battle will probably have the best opportunity to win the game. Alabama boast the best offensive line in the country. Notre Dame has arguably the best front 7 in college football. This match up is probably the most intriguing one. This battle will define how both offenses will move move the ball.
Coaching
Nick Saban has 3 BCS National Championships and is widely considered college football’s best overall coach. He will have the opportunity to officially have a dynasty tonight. Brian Kelly is the coach of the year and has revived Notre Dame. This game is the biggest Notre Dame has played in over a decade.
Quarterback Play
A.J McCarron is college football’s 2nd most efficient quarterback with a rating of 173.1 and only 3 interceptions. With a low turnover rate and big game experience, Alabama definitely feels comfortable with him behind the center. Everett Golston is one of the more explosive quarterbacks in college football and has dual threat ability. As the Notre Dame quarterback is one of the most scrutinized quarterbacks in college football.
