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The national football championship could be decided with a dream matchup between two of the nation’s most storied programs: Notre Dame vs. Alabama. Of course, Georgia might have something to say about that. The third-ranked Bulldogs are eager to wake up some echoes of their own. Coach Mark Richt’s team takes on No. 2 Alabama in a Southeastern Conference title game that essentially serves as a national semifinal. The winner of today’s contest ( 1 p.m., CBS) at the Georgia Dome likely claims a spot against top-ranked Notre Dame for the BCS title on Jan. 7.

Associated Press