The Alabama Crimson Tide (13-1) scored 21 points in the game’s first 15:04 en route to a 42–14 shellacking of Notre Dame (12-1) Monday night in the BCS Championship game to win their second straight title and third in four seasons.
Alabama’s dominance was all over the stat sheet as Nick Saban’s crew out-rushed the Irish and their stout defense 265-32 while keeping possession of the ball for more than 38 of the game’s 60 minutes.
The Irish, in their third season under Brian Kelly, were unable to score on ‘Bama until 4:08 was left in the third quarter and the Tide had already rolled up 35 points.
Alabama, which also boasted a stingy defense, was led mainly by an incredibly talented offensive line that created hole after hole for running backs Eddie Lacy (140 rushing yards, 1 TD) and T.J. Yeldon (108 rushing yards, 1 TD). Meanwhile quarterback A.J. McCarron had ample time to pass every time he dropped into the pocket. The junior finished 20/28 passing for 264 yards and four touchdowns.
