Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide watches warm-ups before the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Manti Te'o #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish warms up prior to playing against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up prior to playing against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Alabama Crimson Tide cheerleaders perform prior to the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after running for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after running for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide passes against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide passes makes an adjustment prior to a play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Everett Golson #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws a pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after getting tackled on the three yard line against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after throwing a touchdown in the first quarter to Michael Williams #89 against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Everett Golson #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on after failing to convert on third down against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: T.J. Yeldon #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with teammate Kelly Johnson #31 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Davonte' Neal #19 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish muffs a punt in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Davonte' Neal #19 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish fights for a loose ball after muffing the punt against Landon Collins #26 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Landon Collins #26 of the Alabama Crimson Tide and Jeoffrey Pagan #8 celebrate after pinning the Notre Dame Fighting Irish deep in their own territory during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with teammate Christion Jones #22 after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Everett Golson #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish drops back against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Eddie Lacy #42 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs with the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide intercepts a pass intended for DaVaris Daniels #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the third quarter of the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Amari Cooper #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide drops back against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide drops back against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with Adrian Hubbard #42 after an interception in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Dee Milliner #28 of the Alabama Crimson Tide breaks up a pass intended for DaVaris Daniels #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish causing Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide to intercept it during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Amari Cooper #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Everett Golson #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball against C.J. Mosley #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide acknowledges the crowd against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Discover BCS National Championship - Notre Dame v Alabama

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 07: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide shouts to his players during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)