The last time Alabama and Ohio State met was the first year of the College Football Playoff. The Crimson Tide was the top-seeded team, but no one knew what to expect in the Sugar Bowl. The Buckeyes leaned on a stellar night from running back Ezekiel Elliott, who ripped through Alabama’s defense for 230 rushing yards and two scores on 20 carries during a 42-35 victory. Ohio State was also led by, third-string quarterback Cardale Jones, who was forced into action after injuries to J.T. Barrett and Braxton Miller. Ohio State fell behind, 21-6, midway through the second quarter before going on a 28-0 run to take a 34-21 lead late in the third quarter. The Buckeyes went on to face Oregon in the national title game, winning 42-20 to earn the program’s first national championship since 2002. Nick Saban later called it a learning experience, that Alabama hadn’t prepared…
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