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Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images ESPN wasted no time putting out its initial preview. Related Matchup to watch: Alabama’s rush defense vs. Notre Dame’s running game. Since being gashed by Ole Miss for 268 rushing yards and 647 yards of offense in a 63-48 victory on Oct. 10, Alabama’s defense had played pretty well, at least until it faced Florida’s high-flying offense in the SEC championship game. Only one of the Crimson Tide’s last six opponents ran for more than 100 yards, and the Tide allowed just three rushing touchdowns in the seven regular-season games after the Rebels scored four. Notre Dame has one of the most potent rushing attacks in the FBS; redshirt freshman tailback Kyren Williams had six 100-yard games. Notre Dame’s experienced offensive line, led by left tackle Liam Eichenberg, will have to find a way to push the Tide’s menacing front seven. ....