ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime Season 15 Episode 176 Discover BCS National Championship Game: #1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12 - 0) vs. #2 Alabama Crimso

Discover BCS National Championship Game: #1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-0) vs. #2 Alabama Crimson Tide Thursday Primetime on ESPN is back with the most anticipated game of the season. The #1 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-0) face off against the #2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in the Discover BCS National Championship Game.

Both teams have had an incredible season, and this game will decide who will be crowned the national champions. Notre Dame has a great defense that has shut down some of the best offenses in the country. Led by linebacker Manti Te'o, they have allowed only 10.3 points per game and have not allowed over 20 points in any game this year. Their offense, led by quarterback Everett Golson and running back Theo Riddick, has also been impressive, putting up 26.8 points per game.

On the other hand, Alabama has one of the best offenses in the country. Led by quarterback AJ McCarron and running back Eddie Lacy, they have scored 38.5 points per game. Their defense, led by linebacker C.J. Mosley, has also been dominant this season, allowing only 10.7 points per game, the second-best mark in the country.

These teams have only met six times before, with Notre Dame leading the series 5-1. Their last meeting was in 1987, when Notre Dame won 37-6. However, this is a different Alabama team, who won the national championship last year.

The game will be played at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida, and will have a playoff-like atmosphere. The winner will finish the season as the undisputed national champion and will have proven that they are the best team in the country.

ESPN has a star-studded lineup of analysts and commentators to break down the game and provide insight into the strategy and key matchups. Kirk Herbstreit, Lee Corso, and Desmond Howard will be on hand to offer their thoughts, along with sideline reporters Heather Cox and Tom Rinaldi.

Don't miss any of the action as the #1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish face off against the #2 Alabama Crimson Tide for the national championship. Tune in to ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime for the Discover BCS National Championship Game.