Alabama tops LSU in the BCS Championship (26 images)

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Josh Chapman (99), wide receiver Marquis Maze (4), defensive lineman Nick Gentry (58)and tight end Chris Underwood (87) celebrate their 21-0 shutout over LSU in the BCS College Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 9, 2012. UPI/David Tulis

Joey Loisel, Stephen Giovingo and Rion Loisel party outside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the start of the BCS National Championship between LSU and Alabama in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 9, 2012. UPI/A.J. Sisco

Alabama fans cheer the team's touchdown in the fourth quarter of the BCS College Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 9, 2012. Alabama won the game 21-0. UPI/David Tulis

Alabama Crimson Tide kicker Jeremy Shelley (90) kicks his fourth field goal of the night to make the score 12-0 over LSU in the second half of the BCS College Football Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 9, 2012. UPI/David Tulis