If you don't have a dog in college football's national-title hunt this year, it's difficult to pick one to root for, despite the many contenders for the crown.

Alabama is no fun. The Crimson Tide have an NFL air about them, from the size of their thighs to their cold, calculating coach. Oregon is too trendy. West Virginia is an affront to anyone who appreciates defense. South Carolina will let you down. (One hundred and eighteen years, one conference championship.) Notre Dame? Come on, now.

But...