Oregon and Alabama on a collision course

As we await the first wave of the BCS standings, the college football season thus far has not disappointed.  Every week there is something new to talk about and that is what makes this sport great. That being said, everyone has to be wondering and analyzing who will get the initial number one and two rankings when the season ends ultimately setting up a meeting of the two teams in the championship game. Thankfully this is the last season without any sort of playoff system.

But in this final year of this version of the BCS, they might actually get it right. Over the last 10 years, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has owned college football, winning the title every year which leads to the question: Are there any teams from any other conference that could beat an SEC team? SEC teams are built on their strong defense and crazy athletes and it has been tough for other conferences to compete. This season, though, I believe there is one team that could possibly break through and knock off the SEC dominance if given the chance in the title game.

For the last three years, Alabama and Oregon have been two of the the so called “face” organizations of college football, with Alabama winning three of the last four titles and Oregon being known for their high powered offensive attack. I believe when its all said and done, Alabama and Oregon should be playing for the BCS National Championship. Of course neither one of them would be able to lose a game but seeing the way both have been playing, it’s unlikely that either will. I love watching the dominance that the SEC has been putting on college football but not all people agree. This might finally be the year where the title game matchup is what everyone has wanted all along, Oregon against Alabama. They look to be on a collision course to meet there and hopefully they do.

By the Numbers:

* Despite giving up 42 points to Texas A&M, Alabama is giving up an average of just 11.3 points per game.

* Oregon is averaging 56.8 points per game.

* Oregon averages 324 rushing yards per game.

* Alabama allows only 87.2 yards per game

* Alabama’s average margin of victory is over 26 points per game.

* Oregon’s average margin of victory is 43 points per game.