Tom Musick and Meghan Montemurro square off on the BCS National Championship game:

Musick: Meghan, I think I speak for most people when I say thank goodness the BCS title game finally has arrived. Out with the hype, in with the action. But here’s my question: Does Notre Dame have a legitimate chance to topple Alabama for the championship?

Montemurro: It’s only fitting that Notre Dame’s quest for its first national championship since 1988 pits the Fighting Irish against Alabama. Notre Dame’s defense ranked second in the nation in scoring defense, led by senior linebacker and Heisman finalist Manti Te’o, will give the Crimson Tide fits. But can the Irish offense score enough?