2013 BCS National Championship Game preview: No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 1 Notre Dame (Video)

The 2013 Discover BCS National Championship Game takes place Jan. 7 as the No. 1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide.

Records: Alabama 12-1 (7-1 in SEC), Notre Dame 12-0

Kick-off: 8:30 p.m. EST

Television: ESPN

Spread: Alabama by 10

Over/under: 40.5

Last meeting: Notre Dame 37, Alabama 6 (1987)

Passing: The Crimson Tide are averaging 214.5 yards per game while Notre Dame is averaging 218.8.

Rushing: Alabama averages 224.6 yards per outing while the Fighting Irish are averaging 202.5 yards per outing.

Points per game: The Crimson Tide are putting up 38.5 points per outing while Notre Dame is averaging 26.8 per game.

Points against per game: Alabama is giving up 10.7 points per game while the Fighting Irish are giving up 10.3 points per contest.

Thoughts: The Crimson Tide defeated Georgia to in their last contest while Notre Dame took care of USC. Both these teams boast stellar defenses while Alabama has the edge on offense. I like the Crimson Tide to win this game but would take Notre Dame with the points as well as the under here.

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