MY LIVING ROOM---
OHIO STATE HAS NOW WON FIVE STRAIGHT JANUARY 1ST BOWL GAMES.
NEXT STOP 1-12 AND THE OREGON DUCKS.
1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final | |
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No. 1 Alabama | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
No. 4 Ohio State | 6 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 42 |
OHIO STATE PLAYERS
- Cardale Jones completed 18/35 passes for 243 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception. 12 Gauge also rushed for 43 yards.
- Ezekiel Elliot rushed for Sugar Bowl record 230 yards (11.5 ypc) and 2 touchdowns. EzE was named offensive MVP.
- Devin Smith had a game-high 87 yards receiving and a touchdown.
- Darron Lee was named defensive MVP.
ALABAMA PLAYERS
- Blake Sims completed 22/36 passes for 237 yards, 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.
- Derrick Henry rushed for 95 yards (7.3 ypc) and a touchdown.
- Amari Cooper had a game-high 9 receptions for 71 yards and 2 touchdowns.
KEY PLAYS
- Steve Miller's 40+ yard interceptions return for a touchdown.
- Von Bell's interception on the 1-yard line.
- Ezekiel Elliott's 85 yard touchdown run late in the 4th quarter.
THE REST OF THE STORY
The story is still being written. Hopefully the final chapter will be a national championship.