COLLEGE FOOTBALLAlabama vs. Ohio State: Best of college football's national championship gameUSA TODAYAlabama running back Najee Harris celebrates after the Crimson Tide captured the national championship.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsAlabama quarterback Mac Jones celebrates with the championship trophy.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama offensive lineman Landon Dickerson celebrates with the championship trophy.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood lift up the championship trophy.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsOhio State defensive tackle Zaid Hamdan and cornerback Marcus Williamson react after losing to Alabama.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood passes the trophy to offensive lineman Landon Dickerson.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsOhio State safety Josh Proctor reacts after losing to Alabama.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood shares the championship trophy with his teammates.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsOhio State quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field after losing to Alabama.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsOhio State defensive end Jonathon Cooper (0) reacts on the bench after the Buckeyes' loss.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsAlabama linebacker Joshua McMillon celebrates after defeating Ohio State in the national title game.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsAlabama head coach Nick Saban is lifted up by offensive lineman Landon Dickerson after the Crimson Tide's win over Ohio State.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsAlabama head coach Nick Saban is doused with Gatorade after defeating Ohio State to win the national championship.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsOhio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba bobbles the ball in the end zone and cannot make the catch during the fourth quarter.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsAlabama running back Najee Harris scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsOhio State linebacker Pete Werner tackles Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr.Gary Cosby, Tuscaloosa News/USA TODAY SportsAlabama players celebrate a fourth-down stop in the third quarter.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsAlabama running back Najee Harris celebrates during the third quarter.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver Slade Bolden celebrates with quarterback Mac Jones after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver Slade Bolden celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver Slade Bolden scores a touchdown in the third quarter.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith walks to the locker room after suffering a hand injury during the third quarter.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsOhio State WR Garrett Wilson catches a touchdown during the third quarter.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsOhio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson catches a touchdown in the third quarter.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsAlabamaquarterback Mac Jones throws a pass during the third quarter.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsOhio State linebacker Pete Werner breaks up a pass intended for Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith during the third quarter.Kyle Robertson, Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY SportsAlabama running back Najee Harris runs the ball during the third quarter.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsTrainers tend to Ohio State offensive lineman Wyatt Davis during the second quarter.Kyle Robertson, Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith scores a touchdown during the second quarter.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith scores a touchdown in the second quarter.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith scores a touchdown during the second quarter.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsOhio State kicker Jake Seibert kicks a 23-yard field goal during the second quarter.Kyle Robertson, Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY SportsAlabama running back Najee Harris celebrates after a touchdown during the second quarter.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama running back Najee Harris dives for a touchdown during the second quarter.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama running back Najee Harris scores a touchdown in the second quarter.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsOhio State running back Master Teague III runs for a touchdown during the second quarter.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsOhio State quarterback Justin Fields grimaces after taking a hit in the second quarter.Kyle Robertson, Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY SportsOhio State running back Master Teague III runs during the second quarter.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsOhio State linebacker Baron Browning recovers a fumble by Alabama QB Mac Jones in the second quarter.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsOhio State linebacker Baron Browning forces a fumble by Alabama quarterback Mac Jones in the second quarter.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith celebrates with John Metchie III after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith scores a touchdown in the second quarter.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsAlabama running back Najee Harris runs during the first quarter.Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith makes a catch during the first quarter.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsOhio State running back Master Teague III celebrates with wide receiver Garrett Wilson after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsOhio State running back Master Teague III scores a touchdown in the first quarter.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsOhio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert celebrates a first-quarter catch.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsOhio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert makes a catch during the first quarter.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama quarterback Mac Jones celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama running back Najee Harris scores a touchdown in the first quarter.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver Slade Bolden catches a pass during the first quarter.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsAlabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs with the ball during the first quarter Jan. 11, 2021.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsThe Alabama Crimson Tide run onto the field before the game.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsThe Ohio State Buckeyes run onto the field before the game.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsAlabama QB Mac Jones warms up before the game.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsOhio State quarterback Justin Fields warms up before the game.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama WR DeVonta Smith warms up before the game.Gary Cosby, Tuscaloosa News/USA TODAY SportsAlabama WR Jaylen Waddle warms up before the game.Gary Cosby, Tuscaloosa News/USA TODAY SportsAn Ohio State fan poses for a picture before the game.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsAlabama quarterback Mac Jones warms up.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsAlabama head coach Nick Saban walks across the field before the game.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsA view of the field at Hard Rock Stadium before the title game.Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY SportsThe College Football Playoff logo at Hard Rock Stadium before the title game.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsAlabama head coach Nick Saban is interviewed before the game.Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsOhio State head coach Ryan Day is interviewed before the game.Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports