BCS National Championship preview: LSU vs. Alabama
By Wade KwonAlabama running back Trent Richardson will face off against
LSU again tonight for the BCS National Championship.
It’s déjà vu all over again.
No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama will face each other again, this time for the BCS National Championship. In their previous encounter Nov. 5, the Tigers won in overtime 9-6.
Since then, LSU (13-0) has remained undefeated, capturing the SEC Championship against Georgia Dec. 3 and … waiting. The Tide (11-1) returned to its winning ways, wrapping up with a win against Auburn in the Iron Bowl Nov. 26.
The title game is familiar territory for both teams, Alabama having captured it last in 2010 against Texas, and LSU over Ohio State in 2008.
A win by Alabama would make it the third consecutive year for the state to bring home a championship, following Auburn’s victory over Oregon in 2011.
The game takes place in the Superdome in New Orleans. Kickoff is 7:30 tonight, airing on ESPN and WJOX (94.5 FM) [livestream].
In other news:
- SMU defeated Pitt 28-6 Saturday in the BBVA Compass Bowl in Birmingham
- Auburn beat Virginia 43-24 in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl on New Year’s Eve
Video: keys to the BCS National Championship for Alabama, LSU