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2012-2013 BCS Championship Game: Who's Playing, Betting Lines, Television Schedule
The Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the undefeated Fighting Irish of Notre Dame for the BCS Title Monday night. We've got a list of spots in Urbandale where you can go to watch the game with other super fans.
The College Bowl Game season is almost done, except for crowning a national champion.
BCS National Championship Game, Notre Dame vs. Alabama
January 7, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
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Alabama (12-1) vs. Notre Dame (12-0)
Scouting report: The Seattle Times says Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron leads the nation in passing efficiency, passing for 26 touchdowns, with only interceptions. Alabama features two 1,000-yard running backs. Junior Eddie Lacy has run for 1,182 yards and 16 touchdowns, freshman T.J. Yeldon 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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Notre Dame ranks sixth nationally in total defense and is fourth against the run, surrendering only 92.4 yards rushing per game. All-American inside linebacker Manti Te'o and end Stephon Tuitt anchor the defense.
The line: Alabama by 9 ½.
Where to watch in Urbandale:
Buffalo Wild Wings
4345 Merle Hay Road
Number of TVs: A whopping 50 high-definition TVs, and 8 large-projection screens.
4875 Merle Hay Road
Number of TVs: 23, all high-definition
Victor's Sports Club
7500 Douglas Avenue
Number of TVs: 18, all high-definition.
Murphys
2675 100th St.
Number of TVs: 15, with two big screens, and a projector
Overtime
4810 86th St.
Number of TVs: 15, all high-definition.
Castaway Bar and Grill
5000 Merle Hay Road
Number of TVs: 2 in restaurant, 4 in the pool bar area, all high-definition.
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