Alabama destroyed a highly ranked opponent and Texas had an unexpected struggle, but they both inches closer toward the completion of their dream seasons.

Alabama smacked Florida on Saturday, 32-13 – leaving Tim Tebow in tears.  ’Bama running back Mark Ingram rushed for over 100 yards and 3 touchdowns, and quarterback Greg McElroy passed for 239 yards and a touchdown.  The Tide kept the ball moving against the Florida defense, gaining 490 yards and 26 first downs.  The Gators allowed their opponents to control the ball, as Alabama had the ball in their possession for 39:37 – compared to Florida’s 20:23.

The loss will leave Florida and Tim Tebow  short of a national title – and aptly allows the media to focus on someone other than Tebow within the landscape of NCAA football. 

Poor clock management almost costed McCoy and the Longhorns a shot at the national title.

Texas – edged Nebraska, 13-12 – to win the Big 12 championship.  The starting quarterbacks in this game were horrible.  They combined to throw six interceptions – three apiece for Colt McCoy and Zac Lee.  Neither team could muster any momentum offensively and the squads combined for slightly more than 300 yards of net offense.

In the end, it was Texas kicker Hunter Lawrence’s 46-yard field goal with time expiring that pushed Texas to the victory. 

The Tide and the Longhorns both finish their seasons at 13-0 heading into the BCS Bowl Series games.  Both teams bring effective offenses and defenses into their projected matchup for the national championship.

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