BCS Title Game: Southern Fried edition

After a less-than-thrilling battle the first time around, and a slew of losses by other national contenders, we arrive at tonight's BCS national title game, a rematch between undefeated LSU and the 1-loss Crimson Tide of Alabama.

The two met in November when LSU squeaked past 'Bama in Tuscaloosa, 9-6. Tonight's game is back in Bayou country at the Superdome. The line on the game is Alabama -2.5, with an over/under of 40.5 at last check.

The disappointment of ending up at a rematch of two conference foes—one of whom (Alabama) who obviously did not win their own division—is palpable amongst everyone who doesn't live in a state where "FEMA" is an accepted source of income. But, here we have it, and the game is fascinating for bettors.

Will LSU's decision to start Jordan Jefferson—unavailable in the first matchup—and spell him with Jarred Lee allow the Tigers to put more points on the board? Will Alabama overcome its atrocious special teams play and capitalize on good field position? Will someone besides the kickers score in this game?

And that over/under. It's so freaking tempting to take a hard look at the under, after all, both teams accounted for a grand total of 15 points in November. There's a lot to contemplate in tonight's matchup, and here's what the staff of TNG think about the season's penultimate test.

Marcus says...

Take LSU +2.5 and the under.

Kyle says...

Take Alabama -2.5 and the under.