Scenes from the 2013 BCS Championship Game

The Crimson Tide swept away the Fighting Irish 42-14.

Roll Tide! -  Alabama’s Crimson Tide swept the BCS National Championship title with a stunning 42-14 win over No. 1-ranked Notre Dame on Monday night. —Britt Middleton  The Crimson Tide earned its second consecutive BCS championship, and third in four seasons. (Photo: Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo)

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Roll Tide! - Alabama’s Crimson Tide swept the BCS National Championship title with a stunning 42-14 win over No. 1-ranked Notre Dame on Monday night. —Britt Middleton The Crimson Tide earned its second consecutive BCS championship, and third in four seasons. (Photo: Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo)

Just Slide - Alabama's Eddie Lacy lands safely in the end zone during the first half. The running back rushed for 140 yards and scored two touchdowns during the game. (Photo: David J. Phillip/AP Photo)

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Just Slide - Alabama's Eddie Lacy lands safely in the end zone during the first half. The running back rushed for 140 yards and scored two touchdowns during the game. (Photo: David J. Phillip/AP Photo)

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Notre Dame's Golson Suspended - On Sunday, former Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson announced he had been suspended for the Fall 2013 semester due to what he described as "poor academic judgment." Last season, Goldson started for 11 games and led the Fighting Irish to the BCS Championship.   (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Looking for Plan B - Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson tries to regroup after failing to convert on a third down. The Fighting Irish didn't score until they were down 35-0 late in the third quarter. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Foul Call - Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly disputes a call during the first half. (Photo: John Bazemore/AP Photo)

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Foul Call - Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly disputes a call during the first half. (Photo: John Bazemore/AP Photo)

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Gimme That! - Alabama's Landon Collins and Notre Dame's Davonte' Neal struggle over a fumbled punt. The ball went out of bounds and Notre Dame retained possession. (Photo: David J. Phillip/AP Photo)

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Gimme That! - Alabama's Landon Collins and Notre Dame's Davonte' Neal struggle over a fumbled punt. The ball went out of bounds and Notre Dame retained possession. (Photo: David J. Phillip/AP Photo)

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Down and Out - Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o misses an opportunity to stop Alabama's Eddie Lacy during the first half.(Photo: John Bazemore/AP Photo)

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Down and Out - Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o misses an opportunity to stop Alabama's Eddie Lacy during the first half.(Photo: John Bazemore/AP Photo)

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Victory Music - The Alabama Crimson Tide marching band keeps the crowd energized. (Photo: Patrick Green/Landov)

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Victory Music - The Alabama Crimson Tide marching band keeps the crowd energized. (Photo: Patrick Green/Landov)

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Sayonara! - Alabama's Eddie Lacy blows past Notre Dame cornerback KeiVarae Russell during the second half.  (Photo: John Bazemore/AP Photo)

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Sayonara! - Alabama's Eddie Lacy blows past Notre Dame cornerback KeiVarae Russell during the second half.  (Photo: John Bazemore/AP Photo)

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What a Steal - Crimson Tide running back Blake Sims intercepts a pass intended for Notre Dame's DaVaris Daniels in the third quarter. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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What a Steal - Crimson Tide running back Blake Sims intercepts a pass intended for Notre Dame's DaVaris Daniels in the third quarter. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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The Fallen Irish - Notre Dame players reflect on a tough loss. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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The Fallen Irish - Notre Dame players reflect on a tough loss. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Another One for the Mantle - Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban holds up the championship trophy. Saban now has won four national championships.  (Photo: Chris O'Meara/AP Photo)

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Another One for the Mantle - Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban holds up the championship trophy. Saban now has won four national championships.  (Photo: Chris O'Meara/AP Photo)

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Making a Splash - Alabama players give coach Saban a ceremonial Gatorade bath as the final seconds of the game wind down. (Photo: Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo)

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Making a Splash - Alabama players give coach Saban a ceremonial Gatorade bath as the final seconds of the game wind down. (Photo: Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo)

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They Are the Champions - Alabama defensive lineman LaMichael Fanning raises the school's flag high. (Photo: Vasha Hunt/AL.COM /Landov)

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They Are the Champions - Alabama defensive lineman LaMichael Fanning raises the school's flag high. (Photo: Vasha Hunt/AL.COM /Landov)

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Bling, Bling - Alabama's Eddie Lacy celebrates a sweet victory with the championship trophy. (Photo:Chris O'Meara/AP Photo)

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Bling, Bling - Alabama's Eddie Lacy celebrates a sweet victory with the championship trophy. (Photo:Chris O'Meara/AP Photo)

The Crowd Goes Wild - Alabama fans celebrate another BCS title. (Photo: Julie Bennett/AL.COM /Landov)

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The Crowd Goes Wild - Alabama fans celebrate another BCS title. (Photo: Julie Bennett/AL.COM /Landov)

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