Chick-fil-A Kickoff 2013

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Chick-fil-A Kickoff 2013

Frank Beamer and the Virginia Tech Hokies faced off against Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide Aug. 31, 2013, in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) and offensive lineman Anthony Steen (61) celebrate their 35-10 over the Virginia Tech Hokies with Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban (left) and linebacker C.J. Mosley (32) look after the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic at Georgia Dome.

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas (3) celebrates with safety Detrick Bonner (8) and wide receiver Willie Byrn (82) after the Hokies scored in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer looks on from the sidelines in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) jumps over the tackle of Virginia Tech linebacker Josh Trimble (32) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Virginia Tech safety Kyshoen Jarrett (34) tackles Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4)in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 201, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) stiffs arm Virginia Tech safety Kyshoen Jarrett (34) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 201, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas (3) is pursued by Alabama linebacker Adrian Hubbard (42) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 201, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Virginia Tech cornerback Kyle Fuller (17) intercepts a pass from Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 201, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama wide receiver Christion Jones (22) reacts after scoring on a punt return against Virginia Tech in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 201, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) is pursued by Virginia Tech defensive end James Gayle (99) as he looks for a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 201, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas (3) tries to escape from Alabama defensive lineman Ed Stinson (49) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 201, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Alabama defensive back Vinnie Sunseri (3) returns an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter against Virginia Tech on at the Georgia Dome, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/The Tuscaloosa News, Robert Sutton)

Alabama wide receiver Christion Jones (22) hauls in a pass for a touchdown as Virginia Tech fullback Fuller Hoepner (29) defends in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Alabama wide receiver Christion Jones (22) catches a pass for a touchdown as Virginia Tech safety Desmond Frye (26) defends in the second in the half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Alabama Crimson Tide players run onto the field before Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic game against Virginia Tech Hokies at Georgia Dome on Saturday, August 31, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Alabama Crimson Tide marching band members celebrate before Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic game against Virginia Tech Hokies at Georgia Dome on Saturday, August 31, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Christion Jones (22) runs past Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Donovan Riley (2) for a touchdown in the first half of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic at Georgia Dome on Saturday, August 31, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Alabama Crimson Tide fans celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the first half of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic game against Virginia Tech Hokies at Georgia Dome on Saturday, August 31, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Alabama Crimson Tide fan celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic game against Virginia Tech Hokies at Georgia Dome on Saturday, August 31, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Alabama Crimson Tide running back T.J. Yeldon (4) pushes past Virginia Tech Hokies safety Kyshoen Jarrett (34) in the first half of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic at Georgia Dome on Saturday, August 31, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron (10) prepares to throws a pass in the first half of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Georgia Dome on Saturday, August 31, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Alabama Crimson Tide running back T.J. Yeldon (center) is brought down by Virginia Tech Hokies defensive tackle Luther Maddy (92) and Virginia Tech Hokies defensive tackle Derrick Hopkins (98) in the first half of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic at Georgia Dome on Saturday, August 31, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) runs for some yards against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic at Georgia Dome on Saturday, August 31, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Virginia Tech Hokies running back J.C. Coleman (4) jumps past Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Josh Trimble (32) in the first half of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic at Georgia Dome on Saturday, August 31, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Virginia Tech Hokies running back Trey Edmunds (center) runs past Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Trey DePriest (33) for a touchdown in the first half of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic at Georgia Dome on Saturday, August 31, 2013. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) and offensive lineman Anthony Steen (61) celebrate their 35-10 over the Virginia Tech Hokies with Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban (left) and linebacker C.J. Mosley (32) look after the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic at Georgia Dome.

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