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AJ McCarron. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Video: McCarron Explains Outburst At Barrett Jones

What caused two teammates to go after each other when everything was going so right for the Crimson Tide in the biggest game of the season?

CBS Chicago–2013/01/08

Brian Kelly. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Hoge: Notre Dame Isn’t Back Quite Yet

It didn’t take long to understand that Alabama was at a completely different level than Notre Dame’s previous 12 opponents.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/08

Alabama and Notre Dame helmets with The Coaches' Trophy. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Breakdown No. 6: How Each Team Can Win

All week long we’ve been breaking down the matchup, but now it’s time to come to conclusions.

2013/01/07

Nick Saban. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Hoge: Inside The Mind Of Nick Saban

Nick Saban might be larger than life today, but back in the early 1960s, he played second fiddle to an even more important Nick: Big Nick.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/06

Notre Dame kicker Kyle Brindza and punter/holder Ben Turk. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Breakdown No. 5: Alabama And Notre Dame Special Teams

For an underdog like Notre Dame, a special teams touchdown could help them pull off the upset, but allowing one could kill their chances.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/06

Brian Kelly. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty

Video: Brian Kelly And Notre Dame Players At BCS Media Day

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, linebacker Manti Te’o and safety Zeke Motta address the media at BCS Media Day in Miami Gardens, Fla.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/05

Nick Saban. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Video: Nick Saban And Alabama Players At BCS Media Day

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center Barrett Jones and quarterback A.J. McCarron address the media Saturday at BCS Media Day.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/05

A.J. McCarron. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Breakdown No. 4: Alabama QB/WRs vs Notre Dame Secondary

A.J. McCarron was a pretty polarizing figure earlier this season when his name started creeping into the Heisman conversation.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/05

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Hoge: Doubted No More, Irish Title Hopes Ride On Arm Of Everett Golson

It wasn’t an easy road to Oklahoma Oct. 27 and it wasn’t even easy after. Golson has been a work in progress for Notre Dame all season — the ultimate risk/reward type guy.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/04

Everett Golson. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Breakdown No. 3: Notre Dame QB/WRs Vs Alabama Secondary

This is the third in a six-part series breaking down Monday night’s BCS National Championship Game between Notre Dame and Alabama at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/04

Manti Te'o

Breakdown No. 2: Alabama Offensive Line Vs Notre Dame Front Seven

This is the second in a six-part series breaking down Monday night’s BCS National Championship Game between Notre Dame and Alabama at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/03

Center Braxston Cave and the Notre Dame offensive line. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Breakdown No. 1: Notre Dame Offensive Line Vs Alabama Front Seven

The first in a six-part series breaking down Monday night’s BCS National Championship Game between Notre Dame and Alabama at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

CBS Chicago–2013/01/02

Generic photo (Jamie Squire/ Getty Images)

Cooley Leads No. 22 Notre Dame Past Kennesaw State

Jack Cooley had 14 points and 13 rebounds as No. 22 Notre Dame beat Kennesaw State 85-57 on Wednesday night.

2012/12/19

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco. (Courtesy University of Notre Dame.)

Diaco Happy To Stay At Notre Dame If Head Coaching Offer Doesn’t Come

A few weeks ago, the chances of defensive coordinator Bob Diaco staying at Notre Dame after the BCS National Championship Game seemed very low.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/18

Notre Dame wide receiver T.J. Jones. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Wisch: Just Join The Big Ten Already, Notre Dame

The future of Notre Dame’s athletic programs – despite the football team’s current success – has never been less stable, or clear.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/18

Brian Kelly. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Refocused On Coaching, Brian Kelly On Verge Of Legendary Status At Notre Dame

The 51-year-old head coach used an unlikely path to get to Notre Dame and it’s understandable that it took him a couple of years to get comfortable on the job.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/17

The BCS National Championship trophy. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Hoge On College Football: Ranking All 35 Bowl Games

To help you out, Adam Hoge ranked all 35 bowl games in order of how much attention you should pay to each one.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/14

Navy's Trey Miller is tackled by Notre Dame's Manti Te'o. (Photo by Barry Cronin/Getty Images)

Notre Dame, Navy To Meet At Redskins’ Home In 2014

Navy officials announced Thursday that the long-time rivalry will move to FedExField in Landover, Md., on Nov. 1, 2014. The teams last played there in 1998.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/13

Notre Dame helmet. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Donor Cuts Cost Of Notre Dame Student Tickets To BCS In Half

An anonymous alumnus has donated enough money to cut the price of BCS championship game tickets to Notre Dame students for the game between the top-ranked Fighting Irish and No. 2 Alabama in half.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/04

Nick Saban celebrates the 2012 SEC title. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

BCS Title Game Set: Notre Dame Vs Alabama

Alabama vs. Notre Dame. The BCS championship game couldn’t get much bigger.

CBS Chicago–2012/12/01

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