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The No. 1 team has played in all three Saban-Meyer matchups. They're 1-2.
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) January 2, 2015
Ohio State wins the toss an defers. #GoBucks
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) January 2, 2015
Whoa. They got Pedro Cerrano? The College Football Playoff is officially BIG TIME.
— The Pickle (@sportspickle) January 2, 2015
Just a reminder: #Pac12Refs calling this Sugar Bowl.
— Daniel Berk (@DSBerk) January 2, 2015
A pregame smile from Sabanโฆ weโre all gonna die.
— Adam Kramer (@KegsnEggs) January 2, 2015
HOLY CRAP, that was almost an Ohio State TD. How did the announcers not even notice that???
— College Sports Only (@CollegeSportsO) January 2, 2015
Elliot turning on the jets.
— Barrett Sallee ๐บ๐ธ (@BarrettSallee) January 2, 2015
What a Run!!!!
— Beanie Wells (@BeanieWells26) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/SolidVerbal/status/550836499366035456
Sean Neurnberger's 23-yd FG is good. #Buckeyes lead 3-0.
— Bill Rabinowitz ๐ (@brdispatch) January 2, 2015
Buckeyes bring a blitz on third down and they've forced two three-and-outs to start this game.
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) January 2, 2015
Just a 73-yard punt.
— Michael Casagrande (@ByCasagrande) January 2, 2015
Elliott fumbles. Alabama recovers.
— Bill Rabinowitz ๐ (@brdispatch) January 2, 2015
El Tractorcito.
— Michael Casagrande (@ByCasagrande) January 2, 2015
Derrick Henry breaks through the Ohio State line and scores! #RollTide #SugarBowl
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) January 2, 2015
Derrick Henry with the 25 yd TD run #SugarBowl @TheStudentSect https://t.co/tGIutgG8Qu
— Kevin Causey (@CFBZ) January 2, 2015
Cardale eluding Alabama defenders like textbooks!!!!
— College Sports Only (@CollegeSportsO) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/TomFornelli/status/550840970938679296
https://twitter.com/smartfootball/status/550841634477604864
Ball at 5 on one possession and at 1 on other and have to settle for FGs.
— Bill Rabinowitz ๐ (@brdispatch) January 2, 2015
Jonesโ fumbled snap cost Buckeyes big there. Settle for field goal. Itโs 7-6 Alabama, 5:17 1st Q.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) January 2, 2015
Ohio State is averaging 8.4 yards per play, is outgaining Alabama 168-45 and trails by a point. Tide are insane in red zone.
— Brian Hamilton (@_Brian_Hamilton) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/MattSBN/status/550844337102544897
Think Alabama wants to run left with Derrick Henry tonight? Over and over and over again away from Joey Bosa.
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomon35) January 2, 2015
TD, Sims to Cooper. Nice little move in end zone by Cooper to get space.
— Bill Rabinowitz ๐ (@brdispatch) January 2, 2015
That was a classic NFL drive. Stuff it down your throat, finish with QB waggle.
— Matt Hayes (@MattHayesCFB) January 2, 2015
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) January 2, 2015
OSU DL vs Bama OL had makings of a favorable matchup for Buckeyes but they are getting absolutely whipped up front.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) January 2, 2015
Guys are not open. And Cardale Jones is having to improvise. Tough spot for a second start.
— Doug Lesmerises (@DougLesmerises) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/smartfootball/status/550845721575190528
Say what you want about SEC speed vs B10….That doesn't even matter, fast is fast.. These trenches right now….. ๐ #SavageLife
— LeCharles Bentley (@64AMDG) January 2, 2015
Alabama took delay of game at its 47 before punting โฆ because JK Scott needed the extra 5 yards to pin Ohio State at the 5. Amazing.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/MattSBN/status/550848060683997184
https://twitter.com/edsbs/status/550848260982591488
Miscommunication between Cardale Jones and Devin Smith leads to disaster for Ohio State
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) January 2, 2015
Obviously, a miscommunication between Cardale Jones and Devin Smith. Smith kept running. Jones expected him to stop. Easy INT.
— Bill Rabinowitz ๐ (@brdispatch) January 2, 2015
#Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/fVN2OGGG6s
— Michael Shamburger (@mshamburger1) January 2, 2015
Alabama going for it on 4th and 1 at the six.
— Cover 3 Podcast (@Cover3Podcast) January 2, 2015
Tide converts on the fourth down after the rush up the middle from T.J. Yeldon. #RollTide #SugarBowl
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) January 2, 2015
Alabama has cashed in on its scoring opportunities. Ohio State hasn't. Simple as that. 21-6, Alabama.
— Bill Rabinowitz ๐ (@brdispatch) January 2, 2015
Reuben Foster doing what he does on special teams seemingly every week.
— Barrett Sallee ๐บ๐ธ (@BarrettSallee) January 2, 2015
Alabama's kick coverage. Oh my
— FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) January 2, 2015
It doesn't seem fair that Alabama is allowed to play with live bears in uniform.
— Mark Ennis (@MarkEnnis) January 2, 2015
Standing over a guy taunting after your teammate makes a huge hit and youโve done nothing is the real life SEC chant
— Ben Swain (@TheBenSwain) January 2, 2015
Alabama's defense. Passing situations. It's like Groundhog Day.
— Barrett Sallee ๐บ๐ธ (@BarrettSallee) January 2, 2015
Cardale Jones seems to have mastered 3rd and long. Rest of the down/distance combos not going as well
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) January 2, 2015
Not sure why Ezekiel Elliott hasnโt touched the ball inside the 10-yard line yet.
— Tim Shoemaker (@TimShoemaker) January 2, 2015
ZEKE. FED.
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) January 2, 2015
Ezekiel Elliott touchdown. Buckeyes find the end zone. Not over just yet.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) January 2, 2015
That was just the fourth rushing touchdown Alabama has allowed this season.
— Zac E. (@rzacellis) January 2, 2015
Ohio State is 7-for-10 on third downs, which isn't easy to do vs. 'Bama.
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) January 2, 2015
Darron Lee is going to be a beast. Scratch that, already is.
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) January 2, 2015
Alabama offense in Sugar Bowl: Four three-and-outs, three touchdowns. Feast or famine.
— Brian Hamilton (@_Brian_Hamilton) January 2, 2015
JK Scott is averaging a mere 59.5 yards on four punts.
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) January 2, 2015
Alabama does not cover the deep middle well. Not well at all.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) January 2, 2015
Cardale Jones takes off for 27 yards and Ohio Stateโs at the Alabama 13.
— Cover 3 Podcast (@Cover3Podcast) January 2, 2015
That run had the flavor of Cam Newton, a man known for terrorizing the Tide.
— The Comeback NCAA (@TheComebackNCAA) January 2, 2015
I think it took #OhioState awhile to adjust to this caliber an opponent. But now Buckeyes have found their legs.
— Bill Rabinowitz ๐ (@brdispatch) January 2, 2015
Oh wow what a catch.
— Barrett Sallee ๐บ๐ธ (@BarrettSallee) January 2, 2015
Wow. Evan Spencer to Michael Thomas with the circus catch and TD.
— Bill Rabinowitz ๐ (@brdispatch) January 2, 2015
Confirmed: That play was awesome.
— Barrett Sallee ๐บ๐ธ (@BarrettSallee) January 2, 2015
Ohio State TD, wow #sugarbowl https://t.co/CS1CKI85Du
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) January 2, 2015
HALFTIME: Alabama 21, Ohio State 20. Crimson Tide with the lead, Buckeyes with the momentum.
— Cecil Hurt (@CecilHurt) January 2, 2015
Ohio State has outgained Alabama 348-140 in the first half #SugarBowl
— Ohio St Football Fan Page (@OhioStFootball) January 2, 2015
Devin Smith with the TD. #OhioState retakes the lead.
— Bill Rabinowitz ๐ (@brdispatch) January 2, 2015
Cardale Jones to Devin Smith, 47 yards, Ohio State touchdown. WOW.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) January 2, 2015
O-H!!!!!!!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 2, 2015
#OhioState is undefeated when Devin Smith scores. 21-0.
— Bill Rabinowitz ๐ (@brdispatch) January 2, 2015
New strategy for Urban Meyer: Don't even try to return JK Scott punts. Still doesn't matter. Scott with 65-yard punt.
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomon35) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/marctorrence/status/550869194355773442
https://twitter.com/SolidVerbal/status/550869366280302592
https://twitter.com/TomFornelli/status/550869912487743489
A stat I rarely tweet: Yards per punt. Alabama 60.6, Ohio State 58.5. Punt fest at the Sugar Bowl.
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomon35) January 2, 2015
Hey Derrick Henry running left re-appears finally and works to perfection
— Matt Brown (@MattBrownCFB) January 2, 2015
Steve Miller pick six. Strike up the Steve Miller Band.
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) January 2, 2015
PICK 6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Ohio St Football Fan Page (@OhioStFootball) January 2, 2015
Yes sir!!!!! Pick 6. #OH
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/DanWetzel/status/550871713815474176
Alabama trails by 13, its largest deficit in any game this season.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 2, 2015
Buckeyes DL #picksix! #SugarBowl https://t.co/ox2wSMkPvR
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/edsbs/status/550871458579087360
https://twitter.com/edsbs/status/550871618596003841
So basically, between the two playoff games, turnover have led to 76,890,412 points. #UnofficialStatistics @TheStudentSect
— Braden Yoder (@bradencarryoder) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/martinrickman/status/550873975669026819
Derrick Henry is a frightening individual.
— Barrett Sallee ๐บ๐ธ (@BarrettSallee) January 2, 2015
Blake Sims keeps, 5-yard TD run. Tide responds.
— George Schroeder (@GeorgeSchroeder) January 2, 2015
/Holds up 4 fingers
/Deep breathes— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/SolidVerbal/status/550876461838901248
Alabama adjusted to Cardale Jones runs up the middle. Important stop by Jonathan Allen.
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomon35) January 2, 2015
Darron Lee has been the best player on the field.
— Jerry Hinnen (@JerryHinnen) January 2, 2015
Still hasnโt. RT @38Godfrey: Bama hasnโt converted a 3rd down longer than 4 yards.
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) January 2, 2015
Golden Tee backspin. Should have gone with roll.
— Adam Kramer (@KegsnEggs) January 2, 2015
Net 21-yard punt? That totally screws up the battle of the punters narrative, Ohio State.
— Barrett Sallee ๐บ๐ธ (@BarrettSallee) January 2, 2015
Vonn Bell doing work. This is a weird roller coaster.
— Barrett Sallee ๐บ๐ธ (@BarrettSallee) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/jdubs88/status/550879996248457216
Lane Kiffin might be Ohio State's defensive MVP right now.
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) January 2, 2015
That's 3 straight 3-and-outs for Ohio State offense.
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomon35) January 2, 2015
Great job by Alabama's defense there and then special teams hits the punter. Lucky that isn't a personal foul
— Edward Aschoff (@AschoffESPN) January 2, 2015
Urban Meyer is furious and just threw his headset because refs called running into the punter instead of roughing.
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomon35) January 2, 2015
Darron Lee is having a monster game. Superstar in the making.
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) January 2, 2015
Darron Lee. Unsung hero of Ohio State's season.
— Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) January 2, 2015
Not enough Derrick Henry and then the quarterback draw … but why?
— Edward Aschoff (@AschoffESPN) January 2, 2015
Another gorgeous punt from JK Scott pins Ohio State at its own 2.
— Cover 3 Podcast (@Cover3Podcast) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/edsbs/status/550884231107198979
Big Ten speed
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) January 2, 2015
ZEKEKEKKEKEKEKEKEKEKEKE!!!!!!!!
— Ohio St Football Fan Page (@OhioStFootball) January 2, 2015
Ezekiel Elliott with a 85-yard TD run! Ohio Stateโs up 40-28 with 3:24 left. PAT coming.
— Cover 3 Podcast (@Cover3Podcast) January 2, 2015
Evan Spencer with the key block. 85-yd TD. Elliott has 230 yards.
— Bill Rabinowitz ๐ (@brdispatch) January 2, 2015
#RIPSECSPEED https://t.co/9TxltE7DFL
— The Pickle (@sportspickle) January 2, 2015
Jameis Winston and Nick Saban get knocked out on the same day. Itโs the CFB equivalent of Duke losing in the first round 8 years in a row
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) January 2, 2015
BREAKING: The SEC Network.
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) January 2, 2015
Shit.
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) January 2, 2015
Urban Meyer tried to get a timeout before Alabama 4th down TD.
— Jon Solomon (@JonSolomon35) January 2, 2015
EVAN SPENCER
— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) January 2, 2015
Evan Spencer skies to recover the onside kick for Ohio State. Alabama does have two timeouts left.
— Cover 3 Podcast (@Cover3Podcast) January 2, 2015
Uh, what?
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) January 2, 2015
Screw it Cardale Jones is GOING LONG
— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) January 2, 2015
Ohio State calls their worst series of the game in the final 2 minutes??
— Ed Isaacson (@Ed_HunterAM) January 2, 2015
What was that?
— Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) January 2, 2015
I can't understand anything Ohio State just did. Unreal.
— Mark Ennis (@MarkEnnis) January 2, 2015
Alabama will start at its own 16, down 42-35 with 1:33 left and no timeouts.
— Cover 3 Podcast (@Cover3Podcast) January 2, 2015
Still shaking my head at pass play, which gifted Alabama about 30-35 seconds. Defense must hold for 1:33 or else they'll never live it down.
— Brian Bennett (@GBrianBennett) January 2, 2015
Sims' lack of awareness is noticeable.
— The Comeback NCAA (@TheComebackNCAA) January 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/TomFornelli/status/550889364323307520
Alabama is at the Ohio State 42 with 15 seconds left.
— Cover 3 Podcast (@Cover3Podcast) January 2, 2015
That is an abortion of clock management like I've only seen… six… maybe seven times this year in person.
— mgoblog (@mgoblog) January 2, 2015
THIS IS SO MUCH FUN
— Lana Berry (@Lana) January 2, 2015
Sims goes deep for DeAndrew White but itโs broken up by Eli Apple. 8 seconds left.
— Cover 3 Podcast (@Cover3Podcast) January 2, 2015
Bucks vs. Ducks!
Ohio State advances to the championship game with a 42-35 win over Bama in the @Allstate #SugarBowl pic.twitter.com/T6BOOSUX4p
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 2, 2015
Thank you Bama for taking your sweet home Alabama time the last minute of game…. ๐๐๐๐๐
— LeCharles Bentley (@64AMDG) January 2, 2015
BUCKEYES DEFEAT ALABAMA!!!! #SugarBowl #ShockTheWorld pic.twitter.com/5vWHQRApc6
— Ohio St Football Fan Page (@OhioStFootball) January 2, 2015
YESSIR!!!!! OH!!!!! #GoBucks
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 2, 2015