Instant analysis: Alabama 42, Notre Dame 14
By Matt Fortuna
Published January 07, 2013, 09:42:19 PM
MIAMI -- Alabama became the first team to repeat as BCS champions, as the Tide rolled through Notre Dame on Monday night, 42-14 to win the Discover BCS National Championship, their third title in four years. Here is how it went down.
It was over when: Following a three-and-out from Notre Dame, officials blew a call on Alabama's punt return, ruling that Christion Jones was hit by an Irish player. He was hit by a teammate. Instead of an Irish fumble recovery and some early momentum, the Tide marched down the field for a 14-0 lead and never looked back.
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