The Alabama Crimson Tide have a history of football dominance, but they've come a long way from mediocrity in the mid-2000s. The program was involved in three NCAA sanctions in the 1990's and 2000's before Nick Saban's arrival at Alabama in 2007. He changed the culture of Alabama football and restored it to historical dominance in just five seasons as head coach. He coached his third BCS National Championship in four years and the result was just the same.
Highly-favored Alabama had the highest of expectations at the 2013 BCS National Championship and all their dreams came true on this beautiful Miami night. Notre Dame's recent struggles overshadowed its vast resume and was both the underdog and newcomer in the BCS National Championship Game. The Crimson Tide and Fighting Irish are two of college football's most storied programs with 25 combined National Championships (prior to Monday's game) and their great fan bases were expecting a great night, but it became a one-sided battle.
The experienced Alabama squad overpowered Notre Dame from the opening kickoff and never let up its effort. The Crimson Tide scored touchdowns on the first three drives and extended their lead to 35-0 early in the second half. Eddie Lacy was the leading man at halftime with his two first half touchdowns and 96 rushing yards. The Crimson Tide allowed two second half touchdowns, but A.J. McCarron finished off the Fighting Irish with four touchdown passes and 264 yards in a 42-14 victory. Alabama won its third BCS National Championship since 2010 and fifteenth in program history. Coach Saban won his fourth BCS National Championship, third at Alabama, and McCarron improved his career record to 25-2 after winning his second National Championship in two years as Alabama's quarterback.
Notre Dame was unable to win its first football National Championship since 1988 with Monday's 42-14 loss. Freshman Quarterback Everett Golson had 270 passing yards and a fourth quarter touchdown pass, but his inexperience cost him. He struggled throughout the game and threw a second half interception to the talented Alabama defense. The daunting Fighting Irish defense, led by Heisman finalist Manti Te'o, was also a no-show in the game, allowing a season high 42 points and 529 yards to the Crimson Tide. The Irish have been outscored 158-57 in four BCS bowl game appearances.
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