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NCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) celebrates after beating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Kim Klement/USA Today SportsNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide players celebrate a fourth down stop against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the third quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is lifted by offensive lineman Landon Dickerson (69) after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is dunked with Gatorade after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium.
Douglas DeFelice/USA Today SportsNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Joshua McMillon (40) celebrates after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alabama players including Mac Jones (10) celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Confetti falls onto the field after the Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Christian Barmore (58) celebrate with defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) during the fourth quarter after a play during the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State linebacker Pete Werner (20) tackles Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Slade Bolden (18) celebrates with quarterback Mac Jones (10) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Slade Bolden (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the third quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches from the sideline during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Slade Bolden (18) celebrates with quarterback Mac Jones (10) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass under pressure from Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) during the fourth quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama wide receiver Slade Bolden (18) celebrates with Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) after Bolden caught a touchdown pass from Jones during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Slade Bolden (18) celebrate after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) drops back to pass during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide fans cheer during the fourth quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) drops back to pass during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; After a lengthy stay in the medical tent with trainers, Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) exits the field with a towel on his injured hand during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) celebrates during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones (10) celebrates during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Jack Miller III (9) catches a pass for a touchdown against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Brian Branch (14) during the third quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a touchdown pass from Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) with Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland (32) defending during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) walks off the field after being injured during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) celebrates a touchdown pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the third quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) is hit by Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Pete Werner (20) in the third quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Trainers tend to Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Wyatt Davis (52) after he was injured during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches a touchdown pass against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Brian Branch (14) during the third quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Wyatt Davis (52) is helped off the field after an injury during the second quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Shaun Wade (24) breaks up a pass intended for Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) in the third quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a 42-yard touchdown behind Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Tuf Borland (32) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide and Ohio State Buckeyes fans watch the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones (10) reacts during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) walks off the field after being injured during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates a touchdown catch against Ohio State during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Master Teague III (33) celebrate with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban yells from the sideline during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) dives for a touchdown against Ohio State Buckeyes safety Josh Proctor (41) during the second quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Jordan Battle (9) leaves the field after being disqualified for a targeting penalty during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) pressures Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) scores a touchdown against Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Sevyn Banks (7) during the second quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today SportsNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Brian Branch (14) breaks up a pass intended for Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Baron Browning (5) in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (29) and defensive back Brian Branch (14) break up a pass intended for Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Luke Farrell (89) during the second quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) celebrates after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) grimaces after taking a hit after throwing a pass during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) is brought down by Ohio State safety Josh Proctor (41) during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (29) and Alabama defensive back Brian Branch (14) combine to tackle Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Teradja Mitchell (3) celebrates after linebacker Baron Browning (5) recovered a fumble during the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs for a 5-yard touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs for a 5-yard touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates with Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates with Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver John Metchie III (8) after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrate after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; The Ohio State Buckeyes take the field prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson/The Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY Network
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; The Ohio State Buckeyes run onto the field before playing the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jeremy Ruckert (88) catches a pass over the middle past Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports
Kyle RobertsonNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Injured Alabama center Landon Dickerson (69) enters Hard Rock Stadium dressed out and ready for the College Football Playoff National Championship against Ohio State. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban runs off the field before playing the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up before playing the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; xxxxxxxx in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian before playing the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up before playing the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban leads his team onto the field before playing then Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones (10) reacts after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Master Teague III (33) runs for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jeremy Ruckert (88) makes a one-handed catch against Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Christian Harris (8) in the first quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jeremy Ruckert (88) reacts after making a one-handed catch against Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Christian Harris (8) in the first quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; General view of the opening kickoff in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) runs for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; against the Ohio State Buckeyes and against the Alabama Crimson Tide fans cheer before the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; The Alabama Crimson Tide run onto the field before playing the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is interviewed before playing the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 CFP National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide players head to the field to warm up before the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock STadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) warms up before playing the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up before the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; A fan of the against the Ohio State Buckeyes cheers before the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Hard Rock Stdaium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban (left) greets Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day before the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports
Douglas DeFeliceNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama long snapper Thomas Fletcher (45) hugs Jeff Allen before the College Football Playoff National Championship with Ohio State in Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; A view of the CFP logo before the Ohio State Buckeyes plays the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 CFP National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Crimson Tide players take the field for pregame warmup before playing Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Chris Owens (79), Alabama offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin (56), Alabama offensive lineman Landon Dickerson (69) and Alabama offensive lineman Darrian Dalcourt (71) wait in the tunnel with Alabama offensive line coach Kyle Flood before the College Football Playoff National Championship in Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) warms up before the College Football Playoff National Championship game against Ohio State in Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Heisman Trophy winner Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) warms up before the College Football Playoff National Championship game against Ohio State in Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Gary CosbyNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; A view of the stadium before the 2021 CFP National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban leads his team onto the field before playing then Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mark J. RebilasNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones (10) warms up before playing the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 CFP National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim KlementNCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State vs Alabama

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up before playing the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 CFP National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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