Bama's 'D' shows up the doubters

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. | Alabama's defense had to replace its biggest stars, lacks a dominant pass rusher and has a secondary that Notre Dame running back Theo Riddick thinks is vulnerable.

Bama's 'D' shows up the doubters

Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley, left, defensive back Robert Lester, center, and linebacker Nico Johnson, right wait to enter the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa Friday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Tide, Irish go old school on way to title game

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. | The BCS championship is going old school.

Notre Dame vs. Alabama: Star power, power football

NEW YORK | On one side, a blossoming dynasty from the college football capital of the Deep South. On the other, the sport's most famous team, trying to reclaim its place among the elite.

Alabama holds off Georgia 32-28, advances to Miami

ATLANTA | Alabama is heading back to the national championship game — by a mere 4 yards.

Alabama holds off Georgia 32-28, advances to Miami

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship Saturday in Atlanta.

Georgia eager to carve out new legacy vs. Alabama

The national championship could be decided with a dream matchup between two of college football's most storied programs: Notre Dame vs. Alabama.

Georgia eager to carve out new legacy vs. Alabama

Alabama coach Nick Saban, left, and Georgia coach Mark Richt, pose for a photo with the Southeastern Conference championship trophy during a news conference Friday ahead of today's SEC Championship in Atlanta.

SEC gives up control of national title race

That Alabama lost really wasn't shocking. Surprising, sure, but not shocking. The Crimson Tide is tremendously talented, exceedingly well coached, but as LSU showed last week, vulnerable.

Murray's 4 TDs lead Georgia past Ole Miss 37-10

Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) celebrates with tight end Arthur Lynch (88) after throwing a 66-yard pass for a touchdown in the first half against Mississippi on Saturday in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 37-10.

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No. 2 Alabama (8-0, 5-0 SEC) vs. No. 1 LSU (8-0, 5-0)

Schererville's Palm discusses BCS national championship game

TCU coach Gary Patterson was in the same position last year, with nothing to do on championship Saturday except watch the games and hope for a result that could send his Horned Frogs to the national title game.