2013 BCS Championship Game

  1. Is Alabama's AJ McCarron or Notre Dame's Everett Golson Better 2013 Heisman Bet?

    With both A.J. McCarron and Everett Golson returning to school next year, the national championship could do wonders for their Heisman campaigns next season...

    Randy Chambers Written by Randy Chambers about 5 months ago 361 reads 1 comments

  2. Alabama vs. Notre Dame 2013: Fighting Irish Who Must Play Game of Their Life

    Several Notre Dame stars must shine vs. Alabama for the Fighting Irish to win the 2013 BCS Championship...

    David Daniels Written by David Daniels about 5 months ago 3,533 reads 9 comments

  3. BCS National Championship: Why I'm Picking Notre Dame to Upset Alabama

    As the Bleacher Report crew recently headed down to Miami to film our preview videos for the BCS bowls, I dove deep into the games at 34,000 feet...

    Adam Kramer Written by Adam Kramer about 5 months ago 9,039 reads 113 comments

  4. Notre Dame Football: 5 New Year's Resolutions for the Irish

    Notre Dame has had a spectacular season. From humble, unranked beginnings to a berth in the BCS Championship game this January 7th, Brian Kelly and Co. have surpassed the expectations of most...

    Emily O'Neill Elmer Written by Emily O'Neill Elmer about 5 months ago 1,154 reads 1 comments

  5. BCS National Championship 2013: Most Important Player Matchups To Watch

    We talk all the time about those "keys to the game"—what each team must accomplish if they hope to come away from a particular meeting with a victory...

    Carl Stine Written by Carl Stine about 5 months ago 15,397 reads 66 comments

  6. BCS Championship 2013: Why Notre Dame Needs to Be Wary of Alabama Passing Game

    Alabama strikes fear in opposing defenses by way of its menacing rushing attack, which is constructed with an offensive line that boasts two first-team All-Americans and two running backs—Eddie Lacy and T...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 5 months ago 1,320 reads 13 comments

  7. BCS Championship 2013: Comparing Notre Dame and Alabama's Special Teams, Coaches

    With the BCS National Championship Game just days away, it’s time for the final installment of my series breaking down the rosters by position for the Crimson Tide and Fighting ...

    Sanjay Kirpalani Written by Sanjay Kirpalani about 5 months ago 4,103 reads 7 comments

  8. BCS Bowl Predictions: Predicted Winners for Final Games

    With just two BCS Bowl games left, it seems they've saved the best for last. The Fiesta bowl is sure to be a electric shootout, while the Championship game will be a hard nosed fight to the bitter end...

    Jonathan Irwin Written by Jonathan Irwin about 5 months ago 2,186 reads 0 comments

  9. Ranking Players Most Likely to Win Offensive, Defensive MVPs of BCS Title Game

    When the confetti falls and the game between Alabama and Notre Dame is finished, there will be a BCS national champion crowned. When everybody is then able to take in what just happened, there will also be a couple of players announced as MVPs...

    Randy Chambers Written by Randy Chambers about 5 months ago 2,005 reads 7 comments

  10. Alabama vs. Notre Dame: Top Players to Watch in BCS National Championship

    At this point, we are just days away. We are days away from finding out whether Notre Dame can cap off an undefeated season with a national title. We are days away from finding out if the SEC really does trump all, even the nation's top-ranked team...

    Jessica Isner Written by Jessica Isner about 5 months ago 2,730 reads 6 comments

  11. Alabama vs. Notre Dame: Why Irish Are More Suited for a Come-from-Behind Win

    Unless we have a tied game going down to the wire, either Alabama or Notre Dame will need to make a comeback in order to win the national championship...

    Randy Chambers Written by Randy Chambers about 5 months ago 4,985 reads 70 comments

  12. BCS Championship 2013: Notre Dame and Alabama Freshmen with Best NFL Potential

    The Alabama Crimson Tide and Notre Dame Fighting Irish have relied on underclassmen to help them achieve a spot in the BCS National Championship game, but neither team has used many freshmen...

    Ian Berg Written by Ian Berg about 5 months ago 638 reads 0 comments

  13. BCS National Championship 2013: Why Title Game Won't Live Up to Enormous Hype

    The hype for Notre Dame against Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game has already reached a fever pitch, and the clash is still a week away. It's hard to imagine the game living up to that incredibly high standard...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 5 months ago 2,699 reads 1 comments

  14. BCS Championship 2013: Breaking Down Alabama vs. Notre Dame

    When the No. 1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish square off against the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2012 BCS National Championship Game, the entire college football world will be focused on the Monday night action...

    Donald Wood Written by Donald Wood about 5 months ago 12,442 reads 6 comments

  15. Alabama vs. Notre Dame 2013: Huge Spread Disrespectful to Fighting Irish

    Notre Dame is used to being the underdog, but the spread it’s projected to lose by versus Alabama in the 2013 BCS Championship should light a fire underneath the team...

    David Daniels Written by David Daniels about 5 months ago 19,850 reads 153 comments

  16. BCS National Championship 2013: 5 Mistakes Each Team Must Avoid

    The 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game is slated for Monday, Jan. 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The nation's top two teams will battle for 60 minutes to decide the fate of the crystal football...

    Jonathan McDanal Written by Jonathan McDanal about 5 months ago 3,656 reads 4 comments

  17. BCS National Championship 2013: 5 Mistakes Nick Saban Must Avoid vs. Notre Dame

    Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide are on the edge of history, as they try to become the first team in the BCS era to win two national championships in a row and three of four...

    Lafe Peavler Written by Lafe Peavler about 5 months ago 7,197 reads 14 comments

  18. BCS Championship 2013: Drafting Perfect Game Plan for Alabama vs. Notre Dame

    With the BCS title game now less than a week away, both Alabama and Notre Dame are putting the finishing touches on the game plans that they expect to win them the national championship...

    Bryan Powers Written by Bryan Powers about 5 months ago 6,611 reads 27 comments

  19. BCS Championship 2013: Which AJ McCarron Will Show Up vs. Notre Dame?

    One of the most intriguing storylines of next week’s BCS Championship Game surrounds Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron and his quest to lead the Crimson Tide to back-to-back national titles...

    Sanjay Kirpalani Written by Sanjay Kirpalani about 5 months ago 4,768 reads 22 comments

  20. Alabama vs. Notre Dame: Players Who Can Improve Their Draft Stock the Most

    With the NFL regular season over, several teams—and millions of upset fans—will now turn their attention to the 2013 draft...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 5 months ago 2,866 reads 1 comments

  21. BCS Championship 2013: Alabama's Barrett Jones Key to National Championship Win

    The 2013 BCS Championship Game will be decided in the trenches, which is an advantage for Barrett Jones and the rest of Alabama's excellent offensive line...

    Stephen Fenech Written by Stephen Fenech about 5 months ago 7,722 reads 6 comments

  22. Alabama vs. Notre Dame: X-Factors for Tide and Irish in BCS National Title Game

    Manti Te'o , Theo Riddick , Eddie Lacy and AJ McCarron are among the big names who will dominate the headlines leading up to the BCS National Championship Game between Notre Dame and Alabama...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 5 months ago 4,773 reads 0 comments

  23. BCS Championship 2013: Alabama's Defense Has Holes That Can Be Exploited

    There is no question that Alabama has one of the best defenses in the country this season. That doesn't mean the Crimson Tide have a perfect defense, though. As No...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 5 months ago 1,813 reads 3 comments

  24. Notre Dame vs. Alabama: Everett Golson Is the BCS Title Game's Ultimate X-Factor

    Claiming that a quarterback from the nation’s No. 1 team will ultimately decide whether his squad wins or loses the national championship isn’t exactly taking an audacious stance...

    Adam Kramer Written by Adam Kramer about 5 months ago 16,480 reads 75 comments

  25. BCS National Championship 2013: Gambling Guide for Alabama vs. Notre Dame Game

    The 2013 BCS National Championship is just over a week away, and gamblers would be wise to get a bet down sooner than later on either Alabama or Notre Dame...

    Alex Kay Written by Alex Kay about 5 months ago 12,094 reads 4 comments