Alabama is back on top of the college football world again after a dominating performance that gave them their sixth National Championship.
The Crimson Tide beat Ohio State 52-24. Coming into this game, the Buckeyes knew if they had any chance at beating Alabama, they would have to play their best game of the season.
However, that did not happen. Alabama came out like a team on a mission and determined to bring back another title in Tuscaloosa.
The Buckeyes came into the game greatly confident in their chances to upset the Crimson Tide. However, in sports, injuries can change the outcome of a game very quickly.
On the Buckeyes’ first drive, Trey Sermon left the game with a shoulder injury, and he never returned to the game.
The loss of Sermon hurt their chances to win because had been averaging 212 yards per game in their previous three games.
Despite Sermon’s injury, that did not stop Alabama from doing what they have been doing all season. The Tide put up 35 points in the first half.
Devonta Smith was one of the biggest reasons why Alabama took control of the game in the first half. Smith had 215 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
The performance he put on was quite remarkable, and it was a joy to watch this young man showcase his talent on college football’s biggest stage.
Smith showed the world why he was the 2021 Heisman winner. The guy had 1,856 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns on the season.
He was the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Desmond Howard in 1991.
Unfortunately, Smith was not able to finish the game in the second half. On the first play of the third quarter Smith got hit, and he left the game with a finger injury.
Mac Jones was impressive as he threw for 464 yards and five touchdowns.
He had been impressive all season as he threw for 4,500 passing yards and 41 touchdowns in 13 games.
Najee Harris was another bright spot for Alabama’s dominant offense. He finished the game with 79 rushing yards, 79 receiving yards and three total touchdowns.
Nick Saban continued his legacy by collecting his record-breaking seventh National Championship title (Sixth with Alabama).
Since Saban arrived to Tuscaloosa in 2007, Alabama has won six national championships and nine SEC titles.
It’s been an impressive run, and it will be interesting to see to see of the Dynasty continues moving forward.
